Gulf Coast Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Gulf Coast Half Marathon and Quentin Cooper 5k take place on April 26, 2026, at Pensacola Beach, Florida. The event uses a flat, certified half marathon course along Pensacola Beach with themed water stations and Gulf-front views. Distances offered include:
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 5 km (Quentin Cooper 5k)
All races start and finish on Pensacola Beach, with the finish area located in front of the Santa Rosa Island Authority at 1 Via De Luna Dr.
Logistics and additional information
Packet pickup is scheduled at Running Wild Pensacola and on race day at Gulfside Pavilion Pensacola Beach. Registration price tiers are listed by date: Half marathon registration is $75, $90, or $105 depending on the entry period; the 5k registration is $40, $45, or $55 depending on the entry period. A post-race party is held at Flounders, adjacent to the finish, and includes live coastal music. Awards are given to overall top male and female runners, masters and grandmasters, top three in each age group, and top three male and female walkers. A stated safety precaution asks spectators and finishers not to congregate at the finish line and to proceed directly to Flounders for the post-race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
