The Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, March 13, 2027. The half starts at 7 a.m. by The Alley water tower and finishes at Riverwalk Stadium.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the race’s site, themontgomeryhalf.com, including its course and pricing page, FAQ and 5K page, and its RunSignup registration page. This page is updated each year at the same address.

The 2027 Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K is Saturday, March 13, 2027. The half starts at 7 a.m. in front of The Alley water tower downtown, loops through Oak Park and Old Cloverdale, and finishes in the outfield at Riverwalk Stadium. The 5K starts 15 minutes later.

Know before you go

  • When: Saturday, March 13, 2027. Half 7 a.m.; 5K 7:15 a.m.
  • Start: Tallapoosa and Coosa streets, by The Alley water tower, 105 Tallapoosa St.
  • Finish: Riverwalk Stadium
  • Register: RunSignup. Half $70 through Dec. 31.
  • Packet pickup: Friday, March 12
  • Parking: downtown meters are off on race day

Registration and prices

The half marathon’s price goes up in steps, according to the race’s course and pricing page:

Registration window Half marathon
Early bird, Sept. 3 to Dec. 31, 2026 $70
Regular, Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2027 $75
Late, March 1 to 7, 2027 $85

The 5K is $40 on RunSignup through Dec. 31, 2026, when the price rises. Military members and first responders get $5 off with the code HERO and must show ID at packet pickup.

Half marathon registration includes a custom bib, finisher’s medal, race shirt, race bag, custom water bottle, one meal ticket and two beer tickets.

Who can run: the half marathon is for runners 17 and older on race day; runners under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver. The 5K is open to all ages.

The course

The half marathon is a USATF-certified course (AL13033JD). From the race’s own description:

  • Miles 1-2: uphill from the water tower, past Oakwood Cemetery.
  • Mile 3: Oak Park, which the race calls Montgomery’s oldest park.
  • Mile 5: over Interstate 85.
  • Miles 6-9: the Old Cloverdale neighborhood.
  • Mile 10: the climb up Perry Street, then back over I-85.
  • Finish: through downtown, down Dexter Avenue in front of the Alabama State Capitol, and into the outfield at Riverwalk Stadium.

The 5K starts at the same water tower, runs uphill for the first mile, comes down Dexter Avenue and finishes at Riverwalk Stadium. It is the 22nd annual Enlisted Heritage 5K, held by the USAF Enlisted Heritage Hall with the Air University Foundation, and raises money for the hall’s enlisted education programs and exhibits.

Road closures and parking

The race has not posted a list of street closures for 2027. The streets on the course map are the ones in use Saturday morning, from downtown out to Oak Park and Old Cloverdale and back.

For runners and spectators, the race’s FAQ says downtown parking meters are turned off on race day, so any meter without a sign is free, and parking decks are within walking distance of the start and finish.

Time limits

The half marathon has a four-hour limit, a pace of about 18 minutes, 19 seconds a mile. Runners slower than 1 hour 35 minutes at mile 5 or 3 hours 10 minutes at mile 10 are picked up; anyone who chooses to keep going must sign a waiver. Times are published up to 4 hours, 5 minutes. The race uses a gun start and chip finish.

Medals, results and volunteering

  • Every half marathon and 5K finisher gets a medal. Age-group medals must be collected in person or by a friend; unclaimed medals go to Fleet Feet Montgomery and are not mailed.
  • Switching from the half to the 5K is allowed only at Friday packet pickup, with no refund.
  • Results are posted at racereadyevents.com/results.
  • To volunteer, email hardy@fleetfeetmontgomery.com.

More ways to get moving: walking and biking trails and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Montgomery Half Marathon?

Saturday, March 13, 2027. The half marathon starts at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:15 a.m., at Tallapoosa and Coosa streets in front of The Alley water tower.

How much does the Montgomery Half Marathon cost?

Early bird registration is $70 through Dec. 31, 2026. It rises to $75 from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2027, and $85 from March 1 to 7. The 5K is $40 through Dec. 31.

Where does the Montgomery Half Marathon finish?

In the outfield at Riverwalk Stadium downtown. The last stretch runs down Dexter Avenue past the Alabama State Capitol.

Where do I park for the Montgomery Half Marathon?

Downtown. Organizers say parking meters are turned off on race day, so you can use any meter without a sign, and parking decks are within walking distance of the start and finish.

Is there a time limit for the Montgomery Half Marathon?

Yes, four hours. Runners slower than 1 hour 35 minutes at mile 5 or 3 hours 10 minutes at mile 10 are picked up, or must sign a waiver to continue.