Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 7K

Marathon

$145 $135 01/26 7:30AM CST - 2:30PM CST
5 spots left. Price increases after January 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Open to ages 18+.

Half Marathon

$120 $110 01/26 7:30AM CST - 2:30PM CST
55 spots left. Price increases after January 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Open to ages 12+.

$60 $55 01/25 9:00AM CST - 11:00AM CST
83 spots left. Price increases after January 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)

$25 $20 01/25 9:10AM CST - 11:00AM CST Price increases after January 13, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Dolphin Challenge - 7k + Half Marathon

$160 $150 01/25 - 01/26 9:00AM CST - 2:30PM CST
37 spots left. Price increases after January 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Open to ages 16+.

Shark Challenge - 7k + Marathon

$180 $170 01/25 - 01/26 9:00AM CST - 2:30PM CST
1 spot left. Price increases after January 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Open to ages 18+.

Virtual Marathon

$80 Registration ends January 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Virtual Half Marathon

$80 Registration ends January 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Place

101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL US 36542

Description

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!

RaceJoy

Available for Apple and Android devices.

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 7K.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.

To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.

View RaceJoy How-To

Race Contact Info

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