In 59 days · Sun, Sep 13, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where
293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville AL
Distances
Marathon · Half
About this race
The Boston or Bust Marathon & Half Marathon
Event Date and Location
- Date: 2026-09-13
- Location: 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL
- More Info: Boston or Bust Marathon
USATF Certification
- Certification Information: USATF Certification information for our 2024 Boston Qualifiers!
- Link: USATF Certification
- Certification Code: AL22025JE
Course Details
- Course Description: Extremely flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River in South Huntsville.
- Start and Finish: At Ditto Landing Marina, entirely on the Aldridge Creek Greenway.
- Timing: Chip Timing for both half and full marathon courses, certified.
Post Race Celebration
- Post Race Food: For all finishers.
- Drink Tickets: 2 drink tickets provided.
- Entertainment: Post race music at Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion.
- Cultural Note: We believe in training hard, racing hard and celebrating hard!
Qualifier Information
- Boston Qualification: Historically the last window to qualify for the following April Boston race is the second weekend in September.
- Uniqueness: One of the very few last minute qualifiers in the South.
- Average Temperatures: 64F/87F during this time of year.
- Start Time: We will start at 6:00 AM.
Race Day Essentials
- T-Shirts: The guaranteed t-shirt deadline has passed: extras will be available.
- Running Lane Shirts: Available for those last minute signups.
- Aid Stations: All aid stations will have water, Gatorade, and GU energy gels.
Course map
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