Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon is an annual race in Gulf Shores, Alabama with flat and fast courses run entirely on paved trails.
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Race Info
The 7K distance run is a family fun run. All participants will receive souvenirs, finisher’s medal and beer tickets. Along the course, there will be feeding stations with water and sports drinks approximately every two miles. The time limit for completing the half marathon is 3,5 hours.
The top 3 men and women overall and the top 3 men and women in age groups will receive awards.
Winters in Gulf Shores tend to be cool, but not too cold. On the race day, the average low temperature is 39ºF and the average high temperature is 62ºF.
Race Date
January 25-26, 2025.
Location
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL US 36542
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- 7K
Starting Time
January 25, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 7K
- 9:10 AM – Fun Run
January 26, 2025
- 7:30 AM – full marathon, half marathon
Entry Fees
- $90 and up – full marathon
- $70 and up – half marathon
- $35 and up – 7K
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: bigbeachmarathon.com. The marathon course is a qualifying course for the Boston Run. The marathon and half marathon courses are flat, passing through the park.
Registration
To participate in any of the Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, register here bigbeachmarathon.com.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at bigbeachmarathon.com.
Social Media
If you would like to keep up on the latest news, connect with the race on Facebook.
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Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in January.
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