Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon

If you are planning to do a marathon or half marathon give the Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon a try. All races start and finish at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. Plus the race courses take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Gulf Shores including the beach and the Gulf State Park.

Race Days

Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 7k

Sunday, January 26, 2020 – Marathon & Half Marathon

Race Day Schedules

Expo, Packet Pickup and Jeff Galloway

7k Start/Finish - Saturday, January 25

Schedule 8:45 a.m. – Meet and Greet with Jeff Galloway (all runners welcome)

9 a.m. – Shake out run with Jeff Galloway (all runners welcome)

10 a.m. – Jeff Galloway Running School (must register for school)

1 p.m. – Packet Pickup and Expo open

8 p.m. – Packet Pickup and Expo close

No Race Day Registration for Marathon or Half Marathon

Marathon & Half Marathon Race Day Schedule - Sunday, January 26

6:15 a.m. – Late Packet Pickup Opens

7:45 a.m. – Late Packet Pickup Closes

8 a.m. – Race Start Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay

11 a.m. – Award Ceremony Half Marathon

2 p.m.  – Award Ceremony Marathon & Marathon Relay

3 p.m.  – Course Officially closes

4 p.m.  – Post-race Party ends

Visit Big Beach Marathon for more info on lower price sign-up dates, view the race courses and learn about the post-race party! Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon isn't just a race, it's a Gulf Shores experience!Wear your flip flops, but bring your running shoes and make plans to visit Gulf Shores in January! 

Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon is the first race in the 2020 Run The Beach Series.