Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 13, 20277:00 AM | $70$80 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Enlisted Heritage 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 20277:15 AM | $40$50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $70 until Jan 1, then $80 until Mar 1, then $90 until Mar 13.
- Enlisted Heritage 5K: $40 until Jan 1, then $50 until Mar 1, then $60 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Alabama ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Alabama runs 2:11:54, about 10:04 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:22:50 and men in 2:02:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:59 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 170 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
105 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 79°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.
Race details
- Where
- 105 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 170 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Alabama ($65).
- 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?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 105 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104.
From the organizers
When is the Montgomery Half Marathon & 5K?
The 2027 Montgomery Half Marathon & 5K will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2027.
What time does the race start?
Half Marathon – 7:00 am
5K – 7:15 am.
Where does the race start and finish?
The race starts in front of the water tower on Tallapoosa Street and finishes in The Riverwalk Stadium.
Where can I park?
Downtown is filled with plenty of parking. The meters will be turned OFF so you can park at the ones that do NOT have a sign. Parking decks are available and within walking distance from the start and finish lines.