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Mobile Marathon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mobile, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $110 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Marathon | Marathon | Jan 10, 20277:30 AM | $95$110 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Full Marathon Relay | Relay | Jan 10, 20277:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 10, 20277:30 AM | $65$75 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon Relay | Relay | Jan 10, 20277:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run | Kids | Jan 10, 202712:30 PM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Marathon fee goes up to $110 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Full Marathon: $95 until Oct 31, then $110 until Nov 30, then $135 until Jan 1, then $160 until Jan 9.
- Full Marathon Relay and Half Marathon Relay: $45 until Oct 31, then $50 until Nov 30, then $55 until Jan 1, then $60 until Jan 9.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Oct 31, then $75 until Nov 30, then $85 until Jan 1, then $100 until Jan 9.
- Fun Run: $20 until Jan 9.
Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Alabama runs 4:30:44, about 10:20 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:55:49 and men in 4:21:13.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the Full Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
104 S. Royal St Mobile AL 36602, Mobile, AL 36602
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 10 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Mobile Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Time Limit
The course time limit is 7 hours. You will be asked to keep a pace of 18 minutes / mile. If you fall behind that pace, you will be asked to move to the sidewalk for safety reasons.
Course
Courses / Maps / Certification
Full Marathon - Double loop of the Half Marathon. Starts and ends at Mardi Gras Park - ROUTE MAP. PDF Format (incl. mile markers and water stops): Full Marathon 2026-2027. Certification Map: Full Marathon Certification Map (USATF…
Awards
Awards
Awards Structure - Half, Full and Teams: Unique plaques will be awarded to: - Top 10 overall winners (male & female). - Top 3 winners (male & female) for Senior Grand Masters, Grand Masters and Masters. - Top 3 winners (male & female) for…
Rules and FAQ
Chip Timing
This is a chip-timed race. However, per USATF rules, official results are based solely on Gun Time. Boston Marathon Qualifying times are based on Chip Time. Marathon results are sent to the Boston Marathon organization (BAA). We will…
Race details
- Where
- 104 S. Royal St Mobile AL 36602, Mobile, AL 36602Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 10, 2027), 2026 (Jan 11, 2026), 2025 (Jan 12, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Mobile Marathon?
- Sunday, January 10, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $110 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 104 S. Royal St Mobile AL 36602, Mobile, AL 36602.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Mark your calendar! Jan 10, 2027
Registration now open!
Mobile Marathon presented by Infirmary Health - January 10, 2027
For 2027, we will feature Full and Half Marathons, Team competition (Full and Half) and a Fun Run. All events benefit First Light Community Foundation of Mobile.
First Light Community of Mobile creates homes where people with and without Intellectual Disabilities share life together.
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is our title sponsor!