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Walters Controls, Inc. (WCI) has been a trusted leader in the HVAC controls industry for over 25 years, delivering innovative, reliable solutions and unmatched service. Founded in 1995 in Mobile, Alabama, with a secondary location in Dothan, WCI has built a strong reputation as a premier controls contractor and systems integrator. The company specializes in advanced HVAC control components, combining technical expertise with a commitment to excellence that sets it apart in the industry.
Events
Weather
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
62°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mobile Dwtn Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
185,097
as of 2023
Elevation
31 ft
Nearest Airport
MOB
Mobile Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 57 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mobile Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
216
Days to train
Coming Up
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (25)
Less than a mile away
US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (27)
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (29)
Less than a mile away
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (31)
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mobile Marathon
Jan 10, 2027