Big Beach Marathon
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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
The Big Beach weekend is scheduled for January 30 to January 31, 2027 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with the event location listed as 101 E Beach Blvd. The program includes in-person and virtual distance options across two days and multiple event formats.
Distances and event options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Safari Family Fun Run and Walk (untimed)
- Dolphin Challenge: 5K plus Half Marathon
- Shark Challenge: 5K plus Marathon
- Virtual Marathon and Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual Dolphin Challenge and Virtual Shark Challenge
Course details indicate fully paved trails through Gulf State Park and describe the routing as scenic and flat. The course is USATF certified and designated as a Boston qualifier. The marathon and half marathon are set for Sunday with start and finish located beach side at The Hangout. The Safari 5K and the untimed Family Fun Run and Walk take place on Saturday, allowing participants the option of single-day or two-day combinations.
Challenger entries combine Saturday and Sunday events; finishers receive medals for each race and an additional challenge medal. Event information also references a bundle offer with the Sea Turtle and Sweetheart Running Festival that applies a 10 percent discount per event when paired. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
