The Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and 7k take place in Gulf Shores, Alabama, known for its white-sand beaches and clear Gulf of Mexico waters. Boasting a flat and fast Boston Qualifier course, the marathon reveals beautiful scenery as it runs through the paved trail system of Gulf State Park before finishing the last mile on Beach Blvd with great views of the Gulf of Mexico as you cross the finish line. Each participant will receive a custom finishers medal, long sleeve tech race shirt, access to the post-race celebration with free beer, food, and music. You must register at least 2 weeks before the race to guarantee a shirt and size. 

The marathon is an official BQ event.

The weekend boast the opportunity to double up on your racing by participating in either the Shark or Dolphin Challenge. The challenges involve participating in the 7K on Saturday and the half-marathon or full marathon on Sunday!