BQ

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    Alabama Boston Qualifying Races

    9 total races
    Top BQ rate: Boston or Bust Marathon (26.1%)

    Part of the Southeast region

    Upcoming races

    Next 6 races with dates still ahead of us

    Boston or Bust Marathon

    Huntsville, AL
    High BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    BHM 26.2 Marathon

    Birmingham, AL
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Rocket City Marathon

    Huntsville, AL
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Rolling Hills

    Mobile Marathon

    Mobile, AL
    Medium BQ
    January 10, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very Flat

    Big Beach Marathon

    Gulf Shores, AL
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Railway Marathon

    Fultondale, AL
    Emerging BQ
    February 6, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Rolling Hills

    All Alabama races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Alabama

    River City Micro Marathon

    Decatur, AL
    Emerging BQ
    January 10, 2026
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Flat

    We Run this Beach Marathon

    Gulf Shores, AL
    Emerging BQ
    February 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Race to Space Marathon

    Huntsville, AL
    Emerging BQ
    March 21, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

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