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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Gulf Shores, Alabama. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Gulf Shores, AL
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat, ~50 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- bigbeachmarathon.com
About the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
A flat, scenic coastal race along the Gulf shoreline and through Gulf State Park trails.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A flat, scenic coastal race along the Gulf shoreline and through Gulf State Park trails.
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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K: common questions
- When is the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K held?
- In Gulf Shores, Alabama.
- What distances does the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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