Safari 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk
Safari 5K Race Day Schedule
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Race Location: The Hangout Gulf Shores, 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Information & Race Day Packet Pickup*
9:00 AM – Start 5K9:05 AM -- Fun Run/Walk Start
10:15 AM - Estimated time for 5K Awards
10:30 AM – Course Officially Closes
*Race day packet pickup is reserved ONLY for those that have no other means to get their race items at early pick up. If your travel schedule does not allow you to make it to early packet pickup, please complete this FORM if you are unable to pick up your packet before race day. Again, race day pick up is reserved only for those that have no other means of themselves or another to get their race items at early pick up.
Questions, email info@junction311.com
Safari Course Map
Click on image for interactive Mapmyrun details!
Turn-By-Turn Directions:
- Begin at The Hangout
- Veer RIGHT onto Sutton Pl.
- Turn LEFT on West Beach Boulevard (SR182)
- Veer RIGHT onto W Lagoon Ave.
- Turn LEFT on to West 10th Street (Water stop)
- Turn LEFT on West Beach Boulevard (SR182)
- Turn RIGHT onto the sidewalk (west of intersection at W Second St. and W Beach Blvd.)
- Continue on sidewalk and finish at The Hangout
Safari Parking
- If you are staying within 1 mile of the start/finish of Sunday’s Half and Full Marathon, please consider walking.
- If you plan to drive if at all possible, carpool with your group of runners.
- Public Parking lots are available (off -season, therefore no fees) near start/finish line (101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542). First come, first serve.
- Sunday morning shuttle service available from The Lodge to The Hang Out - reservation required. See the transportation page for information.
