This flat, fast beachside race weekend runs on the paved Gulf State Park trails, with a 5K and family fun run Saturday, and the half and full marathon Sunday. It is a good winter plan-ahead.
Before you go
- Register before 12/3/26 for the current marathon and half price
- Safari 5K + Family Fun Run = the whole-family Saturday option
- Packet pickup Fri/Sat at Embassy Suites Gulf Shores
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-11-04.
Current tier: Marathon $125 and Half $95 through 12/3/26, Safari 5K $50 through 1/3/27, Dolphin Challenge (5K and Half) $140 and Shark Challenge (5K and Full) $160 through 12/3/26. The Family Fun Run and Walk is $20 through 1/18/27. Prices rise after those dates, so register early.
Not confirmed: The price. The venue publishes none, so neither do we.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
⏰ Fees rise after 12/3/2026 for the marathon, half and challenges, after 1/3/2027 for the 5K and after 1/18/2027 for the Family Fun Run
~1h15m drive: near your range cap
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