{"id":413667,"date":"2025-12-16T21:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=413667"},"modified":"2026-01-26T00:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T06:50:37","slug":"big-beach-marathon-gulf-shores","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/big-beach-marathon-gulf-shores\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Beach Marathon &#8211; Gulf Shores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Big Beach Marathon: Run Where the Beach Meets the Finish Line!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready to kick off your 2026 running season with one of Alabama\u2019s most scenic and exhilarating race weekends! <strong>Big Beach Marathon<\/strong> brings runners of all levels together for a memorable experience in <strong>Gulf Shores, Alabama<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re chasing a personal best, earning extra bling with a challenge, or simply soaking up beach vibes with friends and family, this event delivers breathtaking views, fun distances, and a fantastic post-race party. With courses winding through <strong>Gulf State Park<\/strong> and finishing right by the beach at <strong>The Hangout<\/strong>, it\u2019s an unforgettable way to celebrate fitness and community on Alabama\u2019s Gulf Coast. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413667_d378d8-5b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413667_d378d8-5b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab29539f-41ec-4e6b-8d79-81cbda10ef88-bOCuzI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-413671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab29539f-41ec-4e6b-8d79-81cbda10ef88-bOCuzI.jpg 900w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab29539f-41ec-4e6b-8d79-81cbda10ef88-bOCuzI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab29539f-41ec-4e6b-8d79-81cbda10ef88-bOCuzI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expect more than just a race\u2014this is a full weekend celebration of health, community, and coastal charm! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>Saturday<\/strong>, join the <strong>Safari 5K<\/strong> or Family Fun Run &amp; Walk to get your weekend started strong, and test your legs before Sunday\u2019s big event. Then on <strong>Sunday<\/strong>, choose between the <strong>Half Marathon<\/strong> or the full <strong>Big Beach Marathon<\/strong>, both offering scenic, flat, and fast routes perfect for new runners and seasoned racers alike. Want <em>more<\/em>? Take on the <strong>Dolphin Challenge<\/strong> (5K + Half) or the <strong>Shark Challenge<\/strong> (5K + Marathon) for extra medals, shirts, beer tickets, and bragging rights worthy of a champion. After crossing the finish line, hang out at <strong>The Hangout<\/strong> for food, drinks, and celebration beside the Gulf of Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413667_c6f4db-6a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413667_c6f4db-6a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/484498699_1073372281491857_9203982981347844350_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-413669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/484498699_1073372281491857_9203982981347844350_n.jpg 900w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/484498699_1073372281491857_9203982981347844350_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/484498699_1073372281491857_9203982981347844350_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When and Where<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Dates:<\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong>Saturday, January 24, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 5K &amp; Family Runs<br>\u2022 <strong>Sunday, January 25, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Half Marathon &amp; Full Marathon <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> <em>The Hangout<\/em> &amp; Gulf State Park Trails \u2014 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Admission \/ Registration:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Marathon: ~$125 (+ fees) <br>\u2022 Half Marathon: ~$100 (+ fees) <br>\u2022 5K: ~$50 (+ fees) <br>\u2022 Safari Family Fun Run &amp; Walk: ~$20 (+ fees) <br>\u2022 Dolphin &amp; Shark Challenges: ~$140\u2013$160 (+ fees) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413667_2ed2be-de .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413667_2ed2be-de\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/race_23276_258560_668c3c77-6683-4aec-846c-ced0b2d15f97.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-413672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/race_23276_258560_668c3c77-6683-4aec-846c-ced0b2d15f97.jpg 900w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/race_23276_258560_668c3c77-6683-4aec-846c-ced0b2d15f97-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/race_23276_258560_668c3c77-6683-4aec-846c-ced0b2d15f97-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whether you\u2019re a seasoned runner chasing a new PR or a casual participant ready for a fun coastal weekend, <strong>Big Beach Marathon<\/strong> has something for everyone. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience the stunning Gulf Shores scenery, earn medals (maybe a <em>few<\/em>), and enjoy the awesome energy of runners and supporters alike. It\u2019s not just a race \u2014 it\u2019s a celebration of community, health, and everything that makes Alabama\u2019s Gulf Coast a perfect place to run, relax, and rejoice. So lace up those shoes, grab your shades, and set your sights on the start line \u2014 Big Beach is calling!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":413668,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"event_listing_category":[195],"event_listing_type":[177],"class_list":["post-413667","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_listing_category-sports-fitness","event_listing_type-race-or-endurance-event"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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