BHM 26.2 Marathon
Birmingham, United States of America · Sunday 4 October 2026
The BHM 26.2 Marathon is an annual marathon event held in the Birmingham metropolitan area, primarily centered around Hoover, Alabama. The race is typically scheduled in early October, with the 2025 edition taking place on Sunday, October 5. The event includes multiple distances full marathon, half marathon, relay, 10k, 5k, and kids' races accommodating a wide range of participants and often welcoming over 2,000 runners. The course for the full marathon consists of a 13.
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Adjusted Time
4:43:14
Time difference: +43.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain372m
Elevation High292m
Elevation Low180m
Weather Forecast
High29°C
Low19°C
Chance of Rain9%
How hard is BHM 26.2 Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 92% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, BHM 26.2 Marathon plays about 41 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #95 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #41 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at BHM 26.2 Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On BHM 26.2 Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:28:35 | +28:35 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:05:43 | +35:43 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:43:14 | +43:14 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:21:07 | +51:07 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:59:22 | +59:22 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:37:59 | +1:07:59 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:16:58 | +1:16:58 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
BHM 26.2 Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
BHM 26.2 Marathon is a full marathon held in Birmingham, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 4 October 2026. The course is run on mixed surface with 372m of total climbing, with its high point near 292m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official BHM 26.2 Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 372m of total climbing, rising to around 292m above sea level. It pays to train on hills and to pace the climbs conservatively.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 19°C and 29°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (9%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Mixed
BHM 26.2 Marathon features a mixed-surface course, combining sections of road with unpaved terrain such as gravel paths, parkland, or boardwalks. Mixed courses add variety but also introduce some unpredictability in footing. Expect slightly slower times than on a pure road course, and road-trail hybrid shoes may be the best footwear option.
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