© © Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 7K Short review
You are invited to join us for the Big Beach in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama the weekend of January 25th & 26th, 2025. The courses are scenic, flat and fast running on the fully paved trails through Gulf State Park.
The Marathon and Half Marathon take place Sunday, with the start and finish located beachside at the Hangout. Enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach. A gorgeous backdrop for your race weekend. And a celebration that brings runners back year after year.
In addition to Sunday's Marathon and Half Marathon, the Safari 7K and Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday provides an opportunity for those not up to a marathon or half marathon the ability to participate, as well as giving those looking for an added challenge, the opportunity for two days of racing in your weekend. Take on the Shark or Dolphin challenge by choosing to participate in the 7K Saturday and the Full or Half Marathon Sunday! Challengers receive all the swag from both races PLUS a third challenge medal, extra beer tickets, and the ultimate in bragging rights.
We can’t wait to see you at Big Beach!
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Half-marathon , Marathon , Less than 5K , 5 to 10K , Half to Marathon
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Organized since 2015
Short review
You are invited to join us for the Big Beach in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama the weekend of January 25th & 26th, 2025. The courses are scenic, flat and fast running on the fully paved trails through Gulf State Park.
The Marathon and Half Marathon take place Sunday, with the start and finish located beachside at the Hangout. Enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach. A gorgeous backdrop for your race weekend. And a celebration that brings runners back year after year.
In addition to Sunday's Marathon and Half Marathon, the Safari 7K and Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday provides an opportunity for those not up to a marathon or half marathon the ability to participate, as well as giving those looking for an added challenge, the opportunity for two days of racing in your weekend. Take on the Shark or Dolphin challenge by choosing to participate in the 7K Saturday and the Full or Half Marathon Sunday! Challengers receive all the swag from both races PLUS a third challenge medal, extra beer tickets, and the ultimate in bragging rights.
We can’t wait to see you at Big Beach!
43 Road Running races on 25 — 29 January 2025 in Gulf Shores
Shark Challenge - 7k + Marathon
January 25, 2025
The race starts at 09:0049.2 km
from $180
Virtual Shark Challenge
January 01, 2022
The race starts at 09:0048.8 km
from $75
Virtual Shark Challenge
January 26, 2025
The race starts at 09:0048.8 km
from $100
Marathon
January 27, 2019
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $120
Marathon Relay (4 person)
January 27, 2019
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $50
Marathon Wheelchair
January 27, 2019
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $65
Marathon
January 26, 2020
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $120
Marathon Wheelchair
January 26, 2020
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $65
Shark Challenge - 7k + Marathon
January 25, 2020
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $160
Marathon
January 31, 2021
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $120
Marathon Wheelchair
January 31, 2021
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $65
Virtual Marathon
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 09:0042 km
from $65
Marathon
January 30, 2022
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $120
Marathon Wheelchair
January 30, 2022
The race starts at 08:0042 km
from $65
Virtual Marathon
January 01, 2022
The race starts at 09:0042 km
from $65
Marathon
January 26, 2025
The race starts at 07:3042 km
from $145
Virtual Marathon
January 26, 2025
The race starts at 09:0042 km
from $80
Virtual Dolphin Challenge
January 01, 2022
The race starts at 09:0027.7 km
from $60
Virtual Dolphin Challenge
January 26, 2025
The race starts at 09:0027.7 km
from $100
Half Marathon
January 27, 2019
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $90
Half Marathon
January 26, 2020
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $90
Dolphin Challenge - 7k + Half Marathon
January 25, 2020
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $135
Half Marathon
January 31, 2021
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $90
Dolphin Challenge - 7k + Half Marathon
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $135
Virtual Half Marathon
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 09:0021 km
from $50
Half Marathon
January 30, 2022
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $90
Dolphin Challenge - 7k + Half Marathon
January 29, 2022
The race starts at 08:0021 km
from $135
Virtual Half Marathon
January 01, 2022
The race starts at 09:0021 km
from $50
Half Marathon
January 26, 2025
The race starts at 07:3021 km
from $120
Dolphin Challenge - 7k + Half Marathon
January 25, 2025
The race starts at 09:0021 km
from $160
Virtual Half Marathon
January 26, 2025
The race starts at 09:0021 km
from $80
7k
January 25, 2020
The race starts at 09:007 km
from $50
7k
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 09:007 km
from $50
Virtual 7K
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 09:007 km
from $30
7k
January 29, 2022
The race starts at 09:007 km
from $50
Virtual 7K
January 01, 2022
The race starts at 09:007 km
from $30
7K
January 25, 2025
The race starts at 09:007 km
from $60
Safari Family Fun Run & Walk
January 25, 2020
The race starts at 08:501.6 km
from $20
Safari Family Fun Run & Walk
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 08:501.6 km
from $20
Safari Family Fun Run & Walk
January 29, 2022
The race starts at 08:501.6 km
from $20
Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)
January 25, 2025
The race starts at 09:101.6 km
from $25
Shark Challenge - 7k + Marathon
January 30, 2021
The race starts at 09:00
from $140
Shark Challenge - 7k + Marathon
January 29, 2022
The race starts at 09:00
from $140
Weather for Jan 25, 2025
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Past weather
Jan 31, 2016
67.59 °F, wind 2.22m/s
Mostly cloudy starting in the evening..
Jan 29, 2017
50.64 °F, wind 3.83m/s
Partly cloudy until afternoon..
Jan 28, 2018
63 °F, wind 5.23m/s
Rain starting in the evening..
Jan 27, 2019
56.82 °F, wind 1.26m/s
Mostly cloudy overnight..
Jan 25, 2020
59.22 °F, wind 1.41m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
Jan 01, 2021
70.41 °F, wind 13.5m/s
Rain throughout the day..
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