Boston or Bust Marathon
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 6:00AM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $75.20 - $91.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Boston or Bust Marathon, taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the scenic backdrop of Huntsville, Madison. This exciting event features both a full marathon and a half marathon, both of which promise a flat and fast course along the picturesque Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River. Runners can look forward to a USATF certified route that starts and finishes at the beautiful Ditto Landing Marina, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race day.
With a 6:00 AM start time to take advantage of the pleasant early morning temperatures averaging between 64°F and 87°F, participants will be well-prepared to chase their Boston qualifying times. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the lively post-race party complete with delicious food, two drink tickets, and upbeat music at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. Whether you're aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon or simply enjoy a fantastic day of running, the Boston or Bust Marathon is an unmissable event for runners of all levels!
With a 6:00 AM start time to take advantage of the pleasant early morning temperatures averaging between 64°F and 87°F, participants will be well-prepared to chase their Boston qualifying times. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the lively post-race party complete with delicious food, two drink tickets, and upbeat music at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. Whether you're aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon or simply enjoy a fantastic day of running, the Boston or Bust Marathon is an unmissable event for runners of all levels!
Organiser's Description
THE BOSTON OR BUST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
USATF Certification information for our 2024 Boston Qualifiers!
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.
..And then there's the post race party. We will have post race food for all finishers, 2 drink tickets, post race music, all 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 has passed however we will have extras along with RunningLane shirts for those last minute signups so you don't go home empty handed.
All aid stations will have water, gatorade and GU energy gels.
USATF Certification information for our 2024 Boston Qualifiers!
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.
..And then there's the post race party. We will have post race food for all finishers, 2 drink tickets, post race music, all 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 has passed however we will have extras along with RunningLane shirts for those last minute signups so you don't go home empty handed.
All aid stations will have water, gatorade and GU energy gels.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sun 7th September 2025 (6:00AM CDT)
$91.10
CLOSEDThere is a strict 6:00 hour cutoff for the marathon. If you can't maintain 13:45 min/miles please sign up for the half marathon. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sun 7th September 2025 (6:00AM CDT)
$75.20
CLOSEDThere is a 5:00 hour cutoff for the half marathon. This works out to be 22:50 min/ miles.
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