We Run This Beach Marathon
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Event overview
The We Run This Beach Marathon weekend takes place in Gulf Shores, Alabama on February 21-22, 2026. Events offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Beachin' 5K
- Beachin' 10K
- Half Marathon + 5K Challenge
- Half Marathon + 10K Challenge
- Marathon + 5K Challenge
- Marathon + 10K Challenge
The courses start and finish near Gulf State Park locations and run on pancake-flat paved paths through Gulf State Park. The route features views of Lake Shelby, Middle Lake and Little Lake. The race is USATF certified as a Boston qualifier (code AL22006JE). Chip timing splits are provided at the 10K for both the half marathon and marathon, and a half marathon split is provided for marathon runners.
Logistics, services and rules
Packet pickup is available on the days before and the day of the events at Gulf State Park Lodge, the Lake Picnic Area, and the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion. Aid stations on the half marathon are at 2.2, 4.7, 7.7, 9.7 and 10.6 miles; marathon aid stations are at 2.2, 4.7, 7.7, 9.7, 13.1, 14.8, 16.7, 18.9, 21 and 23.7 miles. All aid stations offer GU energy gels (caffeinated and non-caffeinated), water and Powerade. Cutoffs are 4 hours 15 minutes for the half marathon and 6 hours for the marathon. There are no refunds, credits or transfers and shirts or medals are not mailed to participants who do not attend. Shirts, medals and age-group awards details are provided for each event and for challenge entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.