Boston or Bust Marathon
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $54.00 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Boston or Bust Marathon, taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Huntsville, Madison. This exciting event features both a full marathon and a half marathon, offering runners the perfect opportunity to chase their Boston qualifying times on a flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and the stunning Tennessee River. Starting and finishing at the beautiful Ditto Landing Marina, participants will enjoy a scenic run entirely on the Aldridge Creek Greenway, equipped with chip timing to ensure accurate results.
But it doesn't stop at the finish line! The post-race celebration is where the fun truly begins, with delicious food, two drink tickets, and lively music awaiting all finishers at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. With average temperatures around 64°F to 87°F, the early 6:00 AM start time is designed to provide optimal running conditions. Whether you're aiming to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon or simply looking to enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community, the Boston or Bust Marathon is the perfect event for you!
But it doesn't stop at the finish line! The post-race celebration is where the fun truly begins, with delicious food, two drink tickets, and lively music awaiting all finishers at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. With average temperatures around 64°F to 87°F, the early 6:00 AM start time is designed to provide optimal running conditions. Whether you're aiming to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon or simply looking to enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community, the Boston or Bust Marathon is the perfect event for you!
Organiser's Description
THE BOSTON OR BUST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
USATF Certification information for our 2023 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.
USATF Certification information for our 2023 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.
Races
-
Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sun 7th September 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$69.90
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. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sun 7th September 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$54.00
There is a 5:00 hour cutoff for the half marathon. This works out to be 22:50 min/ miles.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewBoston or Bust Marathon