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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

Half & Full Marathon: January 25, 2026 | 5K: January 24, 2026 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US

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 5K
9:05 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

 

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Safari Course Map

Click on image for interactive Mapmyrun details!

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.

 

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