A full weekend of races with a marathon, half marathon, children's
marathon, 5K road race and a 5-person marathon relay, the Mercedes
Half Marathon features a course that
starts and ends near Birmingham's City Hall and makes a loop through
downtown.
The event's signature "balloon lady," the official last
finisher of the race, brings up the rear to remind runners of the
4-hour time limit for the half (and the 6-hour time limit for the full
marathon); the Birmingham police are reportedly strict about enforcing
the time limit, so pick up the pace if you catch a glimpse.
Race
Weather & Climate
On the day of the race, temperatures in Birmingham average
between 36°F and 58°F.
