The Finley Center, Hoover AL
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
🏃♂️ BHM26.2 2025 Overview
- Date: Sunday, October 5th
- Location: The Finley Center, Hoover, AL
- Event Details: Alabama's only fully charitable race series, benefitting Magic Moments.
- Attendance: Over 2,000 runners with a family-friendly After Party!
🏅 Marathon Course
- Course Layout: A beautiful but challenging 13.1 looped run through Hoover.
- Terrain: Mix of rolling hills, flat terrain, and beautiful waterfront views.
- Support: Frequent water stations, cheer stations, and medical stations.
- Experience: Ensuring a safe and incredible race day experience!
🤝 Marathon Relay
- Team Fun: RETURNING for 2025 for a fun team building activity!
- Leg Options: 5 miles, 5 miles, 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, and 6.9 miles.
- Team Flexibility: Teams may run with less than 5 members for consecutive legs.
- Medals: All team members receive medals together at the finish line!
- Registration: Opens February 1st.
🏞️ Half Marathon
- Popularity: Back and better than ever after selling out last year!
- Scenic Course: Winding through city and neighborhood streets along a waterfront.
- Experience: Improved logistics, enhanced support, and festive atmosphere.
- Inclusive: Suitable for both seasoned runners and first-timers!
🏅 10K and 5K
- Challenge: Perfect for runners of all levels looking for a fun fitness goal.
- Course Features: A mix of flat stretches, rolling hills, and scenic views.
- Crowd Support: Vibrant crowd, water stations, medical station, and finish line celebration.
- Goal: Designed to inspire every step of the way!
👶 Kid’s Fun Run
- Participation: Geared towards children and patients wanting to be part of race weekend.
- Age Requirement: Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Stroller Friendly: Event is designed to be accommodating for strollers.
- Distance: Approximately ¼ mile!
🎉 EXPO Details
- Date: Saturday, October 4th from 10am - 4pm at the Finley Center.
- Packet Pickup: All pickups will take place at the Expo.
- Vendors: Great lineup of local vendors, businesses, and race sponsors.
- Community Energy: Enjoy the amazing energy of the community!
🥳 After Party
- Location: The Finley Center, right inside by the Finish Line.
- Features: Post race meal, live music, drinks, kids zone, and more!
- Inclusivity: Everyone is invited to enjoy the festivities!
🌈 Charitable Cause
- Beneficiary: ALL proceeds benefit Magic Moments, aiding children in Alabama.
- Mission: Devoted exclusively to children with chronic life-threatening or acute life-altering conditions.
- Encouragement: Lace up your shoes and join us on October 5th.
- Inspiration: Support children who are chasing a cure!
Learn more about the event at BHM26.2 2025.
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