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

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Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup Marathon & Half Marathon - Expo

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 24, 2026

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Race Day Runner Check-in - Marathon & Half Marathon

January 25, 2026

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Race Day Duties - Homebase

Awards

January 25, 2026

Details

Assist with handing out awards and stay at awards table for those that walk up during race day.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Race Day Setup

January 25, 2026

Details

Tasks as needed for race morning setup.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Gear Check

January 25, 2026

Details

Label and check-in runner gear bags and keep organized. Hand bags back out as requested by runners.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Finish Line Support

January 25, 2026

Details

Hand out medals and/or water, clean up trash in the area, provide other help as needed at finish line.

Location

The Hangout
101 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Course Support

Bike Lead - Half Marathon

January 25, 2026

Details

Responsible for staying with lead runner on marathon course. For your safety, please wear helmet and visible clothing.

Location

From starting line at the Hangout and back, enjoy the fun of riding the course through Gulf State Park.

Sweeper - Half Marathon

January 25, 2026

Details

Trail marathon to make sure everyone completes course and notify water stops that they can close where appropriate. Some water stops serve marathon.

Bike Lead - Marathon

January 25, 2026

Details

Responsible for staying with lead runner on marathon course. For your safety, please wear helmet and visible clothing.

Location

From starting line at the Hangout and back, enjoy the fun of riding the course through Gulf State Park.

Sweeper - Marathon

January 25, 2026

Details

Trail marathon to make sure everyone completes course and notify water stops that they can close.

Course Monitor

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 25, 2026

Details

Direct runners to make proper turns on the course. Where appropriate, inform runners and motorists to ensure runner safety.

Location

As directed by volunteer coordinator.

Course Assistant High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 25, 2026

Details

Assist one of our staff course managers on the course. Heavy lifting is required.

Location

Enjoy a day of exploring Gulf State Park on an ATV or staff vehicle.

5K

Early Packet Pick Up - 5K

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 23, 2026

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.
Assist pre-registered runners in picking up their race packets including race bibs and t-shirts.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Other Tasks

Goodie Bag Assembly

January 23, 2026

Details

Assemble race packets and sort shirts in preparation for runner pickup.

Location

The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Parking Monitor

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 25, 2026

Details

This parking lot will be ONLY for Hangout customers and private passes - no runners.

Location

The Hangout parking lot

Clean up and load up

January 25, 2026

Details

Help clean up and load truck as race ends

Location

The Hangout by start/finish line

Store

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Set up and sell merchandise

Location

Inside The Hangout

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