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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

January 30 - 31, 2027
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US

Marathon

Open to ages 18+.
Event Date:
Sunday January 31, 2027
Start Time:
7:30am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Registration Limit:
458 spots left.
Price:
$155 $115.00 Race Fee + $7.90 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $125.00 after November 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Half Marathon

Open to ages 12+.
Event Date:
Sunday January 31, 2027
Start Time:
7:30am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Price:
$125 $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $95.00 after November 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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5K

Event Date:
Saturday January 30, 2027
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Price:
$60 $45.00 Race Fee + $4.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $50.00 after November 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
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Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)

Event Date:
Saturday January 30, 2027
Start Time:
9:10am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Registration Limit:
83 spots left.
Price:
$25 $20.00 Race Fee + $3.25 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $25.00 after January 18, 2027 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 5K 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 30, 2027 - Sunday January 31, 2027
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Registration Limit:
257 spots left.
Price:
$170 $120.00 Race Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $130.00 after October 3, 2026 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 5k 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 30, 2027 - Sunday January 31, 2027
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
2:30pm CST
Registration Limit:
213 spots left.
Price:
$190 $140.00 Race Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $150.00 after October 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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Virtual Marathon

Registration Limit:
40 spots left.
Price:
$90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm CST
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Virtual Half Marathon

Registration Limit:
40 spots left.
Price:
$90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm CST
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Virtual Dolphin Challenge

Registration Limit:
39 spots left.
Price:
$110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm CST
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Virtual Shark Challenge

Registration Limit:
39 spots left.
Price:
$110.00 Race Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends January 21, 2027 at 11:59pm CST
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BEACH RUN BUNDLE

10% Discount Per Event

Here’s what you get when you sign up for this race bundle:

Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US 02/13/2027
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • Sea Turtle Half Marathon — Feb 13, 2027 at 7:30am CST
  • Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk — Feb 13, 2027 at 8:30am CST
  • Be Mine 1 Mile — Feb 13, 2027 at 8:35am CST
  • True Love 10K — Feb 13, 2027 at 8:00am CST
Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US 01/30/2027 - 01/31/2027
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • Marathon — Jan 31, 2027 at 7:30am CST to 2:30pm CST
  • Half Marathon — Jan 31, 2027 at 7:30am CST to 2:30pm CST
  • 5K — Jan 30, 2027 at 9:00am CST to 11:00am CST
  • Dolphin Challenge - 5K + Half Marathon — Jan 30, 2027 at 9:00am CST to Jan 31, 2027 at 2:30pm CST
  • Shark Challenge - 5K + Marathon — Jan 30, 2027 at 9:00am CST to Jan 31, 2027 at 2:30pm CST
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