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Boston or Bust Marathon

Boston or Bust Marathon is a running race on September 12, 2027 in Huntsville, AL, with entry fees from $70 to $85.

Date
September 12, 2027 (326 days to go)
Price
$70–$85
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The Boston or Bust Marathon & Half Marathon

USATF Certification
Certification code: AL22025JE

It's (almost) time to book your tickets to run Boston! The Boston or Bust Marathon will be an extremely flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River in South Huntsville. The course will start and finish at Ditto Landing Marina and is entirely on the Alridge Creek Greenway. 

We will have Chip Timing and both half and full marathon courses will be certified. 

We will have post race food for all finishers at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. We believe in training hard, racing hard and celebrating hard and this race will be no different!

Historically the last window to qualify for the following April Boston race is the second weekend in September. This is one of the very few last minute qualifiers in the South. Average Temperatures at this time of year are 64F/ 87F which is why we will start at 6:00AM. 

The guaranteed t-shirt deadline is one month before the race date. However, we will try to get everyone a shirt, even if it is not the race shirt.

All aid stations will have water, gatorade and GU energy gels.

Events

Half Marathon$70
Marathon$85

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

85°

Typical Low

61°

Chance of Rain

24%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:27 AMSunset 6:57 PMDaylight 12h 30m

About Huntsville, AL

Population

218,814

as of 2023

City Elevation

624 ft

Nearest Airport

HSV

Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi

Major Hub

BHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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326

Days to train

Race
Boston or Bust Marathon
Date
September 12, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boston or Bust Marathon?
Boston or Bust Marathon is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on September 12, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Boston or Bust Marathon?
Sunday, September 12, 2027 in Huntsville, Alabama at 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Boston or Bust Marathon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Boston or Bust Marathon

Sep 12, 2027

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