Big Beach Half Marathon Info
Half Marathon Course Map
Here is the Half Marathon. Flat, fast, and fun!
Big Beach Half Marathon Turn by Turn
- Start at the Hangout
- Exit on Sutton Pl and head north on Hwy 59
- Right on E 14th Ave
- Right on Coyote Crossing Trail
- Left on Gulf Oak Ridge Trail
- Continue on to Twin Bridges Trail
- Left on Catman Rd
- Right on Rosemary Dunes Trail (this is where you separate from the marathon runners)
- Right on Powerline Trail to turnaround
- Turnaround and proceed back to Rosemary Dunes Trail
- Right on Rosemary Dunes Trail
- Right on Beach Mouse Bypass Trail (wooden pedestrian boardwalk)
- Left into the Campground and proceed to the end of the road and follow the straight trail at the circle
- Cross Campground Rd
- Left on trail/sidewalk
- Right on West Wetlands Trail (wooden pedestrian boardwalk)
- Proceed on the paved trail to the pedestrian bridge over Beach Blvd
- Use the pedestrian bridge to cross Beach Blvd
- Short right at Lodge entrance
- Left in Beach Blvd bike lane
- Left on the boardwalk at West Gulf Place
- Proceed to finish
Race Day Schedule
Sunday, January 26, 2025- Marathon & Half Marathon Race Day Schedule
Location: The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL
6:15 AM -Race Day Opens: Information/Solutions, Late Pick Up, Gear Check
6:45-7:15 - Meet the Pacers inside The HangOut
7:20 - Opening Ceremonies Begin
7:30 AM – Start
9:00 AM - Beer Service Starts
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Band
10:00 AM - Half Marathon Awards*
12:00 PM - Marathon Awards*
1:30 PM - Marathon Awards Update*
2:30 PM – Course Officially Closes
3:30 PM – Post-Race Party Ends
*For anyone missing the ceremony, you may pick up your award from the awards table at the main stage prior to 2:30 PM. We will NOT mail out awards or have available after celebration. Please pick up award BEFORE 3:30PM, CHECK YOUR RESULTS!
Get yourself pumped for the Sunday Celebration at the Big Beach Marathon Party Palooza!
All participants and their guests are invited to the Party Palooza Sunday, January 26, 2025 at The Hangout.
Parking
If you are staying within 1 mile of the start/finish of Sunday’s Half and Full Marathon, please consider walking. If you plan to drive if at all possible, carpool with your group of runners.
Public Parking lots are available (off -season, therefore no fees) near start/finish line (101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542). First come, first serve.
Sunday morning shuttle service available from The Lodge to The Hang Out - reservation required. See the transportation page for information.
