Boston or Bust Marathon
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 6:00AM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $64.60 - $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Boston or Bust Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Set in the picturesque Huntsville, Madison, this event features a fast and flat course that winds along the stunning Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River, making it an ideal opportunity for runners aiming to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. The race starts and finishes at Ditto Landing Marina, with the entire route taking place on the scenic Alridge Creek Greenway.
Participants can choose between the full marathon and the half marathon, both of which are USATF certified, ensuring accurate race distances for all competitors. The morning will kick off at 6:00 AM, perfect for enjoying the pleasant September temperatures averaging around 64°F. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the lively post-race party with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. With chip timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a vibrant atmosphere, the Boston or Bust Marathon promises to be a memorable event for runners of all levels! Don’t miss out on this last-minute qualifier opportunity in the South!
Participants can choose between the full marathon and the half marathon, both of which are USATF certified, ensuring accurate race distances for all competitors. The morning will kick off at 6:00 AM, perfect for enjoying the pleasant September temperatures averaging around 64°F. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the lively post-race party with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. With chip timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a vibrant atmosphere, the Boston or Bust Marathon promises to be a memorable event for runners of all levels! Don’t miss out on this last-minute qualifier opportunity in the South!
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. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sun 13th September 2026 (6:00AM CDT)
$80.50
There 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. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sun 13th September 2026 (6:00AM CDT)
$64.60
There is a 5:00 hour cutoff for the half marathon. This works out to be 22:50 min/ miles.
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293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, 35803, AL, United States
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