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 about an hour west.
Before you go
- Register before 9/3/26 for the lowest tier
- 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 2026-08-31.
Current tier thru 9/3/26: Marathon $105 · Half $85 · 5K $40 · Family Fun Run $15 · Dolphin Challenge (5K+Half) $110 · Shark (5K+Full) $130. Rises after 9/3. 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 9/3/2026
~1h15m drive: near your range cap