Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 7K

Marathon

$85 01/29 7:30AM CST - 2:30PM CST Price increases after September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm CDT

Half Marathon

$65 01/29 7:30AM CST - 2:30PM CST Price increases after September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm CDT

7k

$35 01/28 9:00AM CST - 10:30AM CST Price increases after August 31, 2022 at 11:59pm CDT

Safari Family Fun Run & Walk

$15 01/28 10:00AM CST - 11:00AM CST Price increases after December 31, 2022 at 11:59pm CST

Dolphin Challenge - 7k + Half Marathon

$90 01/28 - 01/29 9:00AM CST - 2:30PM CST Price increases after September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm CDT

Shark Challenge - 7k + Marathon

$110 01/28 - 01/29 9:00AM CST - 2:30PM CST Price increases after September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm CDT

Virtual Marathon

$90 Registration ends January 31, 2023 at 11:59pm CST

Virtual Half Marathon

$70 Registration ends January 31, 2023 at 11:59pm CST

The Biggest & Best Big Beach Ever!

You are invited to join us for the Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama the weekend of January 28th & 29th, 2023.

The courses are flat and fast running on the fully paved trails through Gulf State Park, with the start and finish located at the Hangout with stunning beaches and views of the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to Sunday's Marathon and Half Marathon, the Safari 7K on Saturday gives an opportunity to take on the Shark or Dolphin challenge! Run the 7K Saturday and the Full or Half Marathon Sunday and get 3 medals, cool shirts, extra beer tickets, and the ultimate in bragging rights.

We can’t wait to see you at Big Beach!

The Countdown Is On!

Dolphin Challenge

Maximize your race weekend with extra bling and yummy craft beer. Choose 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, half marathon and 7K shirts to recognize your achievement. And we’ll throw in 2 extra beer tickets for Sunday’s Big Beach Bash!

Shark Challenge

Feeling at the top of your game? Ready for a race packed weekend with extra bling and yummy craft beer? Then the Shark Challenge might be just the thing for you. Run the Big Beach 7k on Saturday and the Big Beach Marathon on Sunday for a total of 30.6 miles and get a cool Shark Challenge medal and marathon and 7K shirts to recognize your achievement. And we’ll throw in 2 extra beer tickets for Sunday’s Big Beach Bash!