Montgomery Half Marathon
Race Date
Mar 14, 2026
Location
Montgomery, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Location
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 9,878
The Experience
The Montgomery Half Marathon is an annual road race featuring a half marathon and a 5K, with the Enlisted Heritage 5K supporting the community. The event emphasizes a legacy of running and includes sponsors, awards, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
+0.10 m
Separation
0.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AL24010JE
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7815 years running
~507 finishers a year
shrinking
33% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:14:18
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,878 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
9,878
Median time
2:12:57
Latest turnout
468
States
33
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Montgomery Half Marathon?
The Montgomery Half Marathon is held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Where does the Montgomery Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Montgomery, Alabama.
What distances does the Montgomery Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the Montgomery Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Montgomery Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Montgomery Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 9,878 runners who have completed the Montgomery Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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