Boston or Bust Marathon

SEP
13
2026
Run a flat and fast USATF certified marathon or half marathon along the Tennessee River. This Huntsville event serves as a last minute Boston qualifier and concludes with a celebratory party at the Ditto Landing Marina.
Sun 13 Sep 2026
26 miles 13 miles

Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.

Boston or Bust Marathon

The Boston or Bust Marathon takes place in South Huntsville, Alabama. The event features two race distances:

  • 26.2 Miles
  • 13.1 Miles

The race is held on a flat and fast course that follows the Aldridge Creek Greenway along the Tennessee River. Both the full marathon and the half marathon start and finish at the Ditto Landing Marina. The full marathon serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier and carries the USATF certification code AL22025JE.

Participants are subject to specific time limits on the course. The marathon has a strict 6 hour cutoff, which requires a minimum pace of 13:45 minutes per mile. The half marathon has a 5 hour cutoff, allowing for a pace of 22:50 minutes per mile. All participants receive chip timing for their results.

Aid stations are positioned along the greenway and provide water, Gatorade, and energy gels. After the race, a celebration is held at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. This gathering includes music and food for finishers, along with two drink tickets. While the guaranteed t-shirt deadline is set in advance, organizers provide extra shirts for late registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.