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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K, Gulf Shores

Road runs · 42.2 km · United States

Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

Gulf Shores · Sat, Jan 30, 202794d15h19m

  • Big Beach Marathon

A scenic, flat, fast marathon and half marathon on fully paved trails through Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama, certified as a USATF Boston Qualifier. The event also features a Safari 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk, with post-race festivities and an after-party on the beach.

Race month

January · 47°–60°

Surface

asphalt

Distances

42.2k, 21.1k

Distances

  • Running

    Marathon

    42.2 km

  • Running

    Half Marathon

    21.1 km

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Your finish time

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6:00

min / km

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4:13:10

Estimated finish · 42.2 km

10 km1:00:00
5 km30:00

Where am I when? · Splits

Start
0:00
5 km
30:00
10 km
1:00:00
15 km
1:30:00
20 km
2:00:00
Half
2:06:35
25 km
2:30:00
30 km
3:00:00
35 km
3:30:00
40 km
4:00:00
Finish
4:13:10

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Course & climate

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What to expect

What makes this race distinct — for training and race day.

A scenic, flat, fast marathon and half marathon on fully paved trails through Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama, certified as a USATF Boston Qualifier. The event also features a Safari 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk, with post-race festivities and an after-party on the beach.

  • Catering & aid stations

    On-course food and drink/Verpflegung at stations along the route.

  • Pacers

    Pacemakers are provided for marathon and half marathon. On race day (Renntag) pacer groups align with stated target times per start wave; look for Pacerflaggen at aid stations. 2–6 sentences plain text.

What does it cost?

What's included in entry

  • Race entry
  • T-shirt
  • Post-race party

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Results

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FAQ

What is the race date and registration deadline?

Race weekend is January 30–31, 2027. Registration ends January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm CST.

Is this a Boston Qualifier?

Yes, the marathon course is USATF Certified and is a Boston Qualifier.

What distances are offered and are there team options?

Safari 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. There is also a Dolphin Challenge (5K + Half) and Shark Challenge (5K + Marathon), plus a Bundle & Save option for multi-race discounts.

Where is packet pickup and is it required?

Packet pickup is at Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores (112 West Beach Blvd) on Friday Jan 29, 2pm–7pm and Saturday Jan 30, 12:30pm–4:30pm. Attendance is mandatory.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:52:47 PM

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