Big Beach Marathon
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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K is a weekend running event in Gulf Shores, Alabama, held January 30 and 31, 2027. The event base is at 101 E Beach Blvd, with the marathon and half marathon start and finish located beachside at The Hangout.
The courses run on fully paved trails through Gulf State Park and are described as scenic and flat. The marathon course is USATF certified and listed as a Boston qualifier.
Event distances and formats include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (untimed)
- Dolphin Challenge 5K plus Half Marathon
- Shark Challenge 5K plus Marathon
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual Dolphin Challenge
- Virtual Shark Challenge
The marathon and half marathon take place on Sunday while the 5K and Safari family events are held on Saturday. Participants who complete the Dolphin or Shark challenges receive finishers medals from each race plus a special challenge medal and additional beer tickets. The event program also references packet pickup and expo, lodging and travel information, water and aid stations, timing and awards, and pacer guides.
A post race gathering at The Hangout on Sunday provides post race food and beer for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
