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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 Directions

Marathon

Open to ages 18+.
Event Date:
Sunday January 25, 2026
Start Time:
7:30am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Price:
$145 $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $95.00 after July 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
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Half Marathon

Open to ages 12+.
Event Date:
Sunday January 25, 2026
Start Time:
7:30am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Price:
$120 $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $80.00 after July 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
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5K

Event Date:
Saturday January 24, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Registration Limit:
186 spots left.
Price:
$60 $35.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $40.00 after August 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
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Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)

Event Date:
Saturday January 24, 2026
Start Time:
9:10am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Price:
$25 $15.00 Race Fee + $3.25 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $20.00 after November 27, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
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Dolphin Challenge - 5K + Half Marathon

Includes the following events: Half Marathon and 5K
Maximize your race weekend with extra bling, shirts and yummy craft beer. Chose the Dolphin Challenge and run the Big Beach 7k on Saturday and the Big Beach Half Marathon on Sunday for a total of 17.5 miles and get a cool Dolphin Challenge medal and t-shirt to recognize your achievement. And we’ll throw in extra beer tickets for Sunday’s Big Beach Bash!
Open to ages 16+.
Event Dates:
Saturday January 24, 2026 - Sunday January 25, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Registration Limit:
139 spots left.
Price:
$160 $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $105.00 after July 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
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Shark Challenge - 5K + Marathon

Includes the following events: Marathon and 5K
Go BIG race weekend with extra bling, shwag, beer and bragging rights. Chose the Shark Challenge and run the Big Beach 7k on Saturday and the Big Beach Marathon on Sunday for a total of 30.6 miles. You will get a cool Shark Challenge medal and t-shirt to recognize your achievement. And we’ll throw in extra beer for Sunday’s Big Beach Bash!
Open to ages 18+.
Event Dates:
Saturday January 24, 2026 - Sunday January 25, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Registration Limit:
48 spots left.
Price:
$180 $120.00 Race Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $125.00 after July 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
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Virtual Marathon

Registration:
Registration Opens August 20, 2025 at 6:01am CDT
Price:
$80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Virtual Half Marathon

Registration:
Registration Opens August 20, 2025 at 6:01am CDT
Price:
$80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Virtual Dolphin Challenge

Registration:
Registration Opens August 20, 2025 at 6:01am CDT
Price:
$100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Virtual Shark Challenge

Registration:
Registration Opens August 20, 2025 at 6:01am CDT
Price:
$100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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