The Boston or Bust Marathon will be a flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River in South Huntsville. The course will start and finish at Ditto Landing Marina and is entirely on the Alridge Creek Greenway.
The Boston or Bust Marathon was the 347th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 429th largest in 2022.
This year 26.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 17.8% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Boston or Bust Marathon the 70th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 28th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.45 ranks it as the 112th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Alabama.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Boston or Bust Marathon a PR Score of 95.15. This PR Score ranks it as the 397th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 7th fastest in Alabama.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Boston or Bust Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 599 feet (182m) Min Elevation: 559 feet (170m)
