BHM 26.2 Marathon
BHM 26.2 Marathon race day weather
Warm and humid, light rain expected
Runners will face temperatures starting at 74°F and rising to 78°F, with high humidity at 88% throughout. Light rain will accompany the race, potentially impacting grip on the course. A tailwind in the early miles will help, but headwinds will challenge runners from Miles 4-5 and Miles 8-14. It's advisable to pace conservatively, stay hydrated, and consider shoe choice for wet conditions.
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BHM 26.2 Marathon route and elevation
The BHM 26.2 Marathon course has about 1,244 ft (379 m) of climbing and 1,244 ft (379 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 73% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 16, with 117 ft (36 m) of climbing and a 1.8% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.4 to 1.7: climbs about 110 ft (33 m).
- Miles 15.4 to 16.1: climbs about 130 ft (40 m).
- Miles 23.9 to 24.5: climbs about 130 ft (39 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:32 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:02 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:32 here (2 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 ft | 80 ft | 7:39 | 8:44 | 9:50 |
| 2 | 120 ft | 95 ft | 8:08 | 9:19 | 10:28 |
| 3 | 72 ft | 65 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 4 | 18 ft | 45 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:05 |
| 5 | 59 ft | 38 ft | 8:07 | 9:17 | 10:27 |
| 6 | 73 ft | 58 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 7 | 16 ft | 52 ft | 7:48 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 8 | 65 ft | 39 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:30 |
| 9 | 96 ft | 127 ft | 7:49 | 8:56 | 10:03 |
| 10 | 111 ft | 29 ft | 8:38 | 9:52 | 11:06 |
| 11 | 41 ft | 79 ft | 7:47 | 8:55 | 10:01 |
| 12 | 11 ft | 55 ft | 7:47 | 8:53 | 10:00 |
| 13 | 21 ft | 15 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 14 | 39 ft | 27 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 15 | 47 ft | 67 ft | 7:51 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 16 | 117 ft | 23 ft | 8:45 | 10:00 | 11:15 |
| 17 | 55 ft | 82 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 18 | 60 ft | 52 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 19 | 50 ft | 73 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 20 | 25 ft | 75 ft | 7:45 | 8:51 | 9:57 |
| 21 | 11 ft | 13 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 22 | 38 ft | 25 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 23 | 30 ft | 54 ft | 7:50 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 24 | 76 ft | 44 ft | 8:13 | 9:22 | 10:33 |
| 25 | 90 ft | 65 ft | 8:08 | 9:19 | 10:29 |
| 26 | 70 ft | 48 ft | 8:08 | 9:17 | 10:26 |
| Last 0.2 | 10 ft | 0 ft | 1:51 | 2:07 | 2:23 |
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About the BHM 26.2 Marathon
Comprised of a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and fun run, BHM26.2's race series brings exciting courses to the Birmingham Metro area! With over 2,000 runners, this event is one of Alabama's most highly attended races with a family-friendly after party for participants and anyone supporting the cause! Source
