What are the start times for the different race categories?

• →7:25 AM – Wheelchair participants
• →7:30 AM – Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay runners
• →12:30 PM – 1.2‑mile Fun Run (start at 200 Government St, corner of Government & Conception Streets)

Where does the race start and finish?

• →Start line: Church Street next to Mardi Gras Park
• →Finish chute: Near the start line (clothes drop and lost & found located here)

What are the distances and race categories available for the 2026 Mobile Marathon?

• →Full Marathon – 26.2 mi
• →Half Marathon – 13.1 mi
• →5‑Person Relay (Full) – 26.2 mi
• →2‑Person Relay (Half) – 13.1 mi
• →1.2‑mile Fun Run – 1.2 mi
• →Wheelchair participants – full marathon distance

What is the course time limit and pacing requirement for participants?

• →7‑hour total time limit
• →Must average 16 minutes per mile or faster to finish within the limit

How is race timing handled and how are results calculated?

• →Chip‑timed with a timing chip attached to each participant
• →Official results are based on gun time only, following USATF rules

When does registration open for the 2026 Mobile Marathon?

• →April 21, 2025

What are the registration fees for each race category, and when do the fees change?

• →Full Marathon: $95 (until Nov 1, 2025) → $160 (after Jan 2, 2026)
• →Half Marathon: $65 (until Nov 1, 2025) → $100 (after Jan 2, 2026)
• →5‑Person Relay (Full): $225 (until Nov 1, 2025) → $300 (after Jan 2, 2026)
• →2‑Person Relay (Half): $90 (until Nov 1, 2025) → $120 (after Jan 2, 2026)
• →1.2‑mile Fun Run: $20 (flat fee, no changes)

What discounts are available and how can I apply for them?

• →Military
• →Marathon Maniacs
• →50‑Staters
• →Discount codes must be requested via email to MobileMarathon@FirstLightCommunity.org

What runner services and amenities are provided during the race?

• →Clothes drop: Van near the start line; clothing placed in plastic bags
• →Pickup/Lost & Found: Near the finish chute
• →First aid stations: Trained personnel at each water stop

What safety rules must participants follow during the race?

• →Prohibited items: bicycles, strollers, roller blades, balls, headphones, pets

What awards and recognition are offered to participants?

• →Boston Marathon Qualifier for all marathon results (automatic forwarding to the Boston Athletic Association)
• →Awards and race shirts (details available elsewhere)

What weather conditions can participants expect on race day?

• →Mild winter: high ~68 °F (20 °C), low ~48 °F (9 °C)
• →Partly cloudy skies
• →Light winds 10–15 mph

What is included in the registration fee?

• →Race entry and timing chip
• →Official race shirt
• →Access to all water and food stations
• →First‑aid services and trained personnel
• →Participation in all scheduled events and ceremonies
• →Inclusion in official results and Boston Marathon qualification process if applicable.