Marathon

Albany COMBOS Marathon

Albany's early-spring marathon offers a flat, certified Georgia road course, compact downtown logistics, and a reputation for serious BQ attempts.

Next raceSaturday, March 6, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationAlbany, Georgia
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 5, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • Flat certified course in southwest Georgia.
  • Boston Qualifier with a performance-focused field.
  • Downtown base simplifies weekend logistics.
  • Early March weather can shift from cool to mild.

About the Albany COMBOS Marathon

The Albany COMBOS Marathon is a community road race with a long history of attracting runners seeking a fast early-season result. The weekend keeps its expo and finish activity close to downtown.

Course

The certified route is largely flat and uses city streets and residential sections around Albany. Efficient tangents and steady effort are more useful here than hill-specific tactics.

Race-day weather

Early March can begin cool and finish mild, though rain or humidity is possible in southwest Georgia. Faster runners often benefit from the early conditions.

Past Albany COMBOS Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Saturday, March 6, 2027Upcoming

Albany COMBOS Marathon FAQ

When is the Albany COMBOS Marathon?

The 2027 Albany COMBOS Marathon is on Saturday, March 6, 2027.

Is Albany COMBOS Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Albany COMBOS Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.

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