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Early January · Southeast · Loop

Mobile Marathon

Mobile, AL

Event listed as: Full Marathon

  • Boston Qualifier

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
49°F(estimated)
Field size
~600 runners(estimated)
Course
Flat to rolling
Elevation
250 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Mobile, AL, with gentle rollers but no sustained climbing.

Good fit if

  • · Boston qualification
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
250 ft(estimated)
Total loss
250 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~600 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$95(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Sunday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early January
Next confirmed date
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event listed as: Full Marathon

Good to know

  • Boston Qualifier
  • Loop course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
49°F(estimated)
By midday
60°F(estimated)
Dew point
42°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 49°F excellent marathon conditions.

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