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Big Beach Marathon


Gulf Shores, AL

Big Beach Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The next edition is on Sunday, January 31, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 315 ft (96 m). The field is about 383 runners.

There are 21 other upcoming marathons in Alabama. Big Beach Marathon climbs about 12 ft a mile (2 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.2miDistance
315ftClimbing
383runnersField
62°Flow 49°FTypical race day

Questions about Big Beach Marathon

When is Big Beach Marathon 2027?

Big Beach Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, January 31, 2027.

Where is Big Beach Marathon?

Big Beach Marathon is held in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

How long is Big Beach Marathon?

Big Beach Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Big Beach Marathon have?

Big Beach Marathon has 315 ft (96 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

What is the weather usually like at Big Beach Marathon?

Around Big Beach Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 62°F (17°C) and the low about 49°F (10°C), averaged over recent years.

How hilly is Big Beach Marathon?

Big Beach Marathon climbs about 12 ft a mile (2 m per km), flatter than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Alabama?

Other upcoming marathons in Alabama include Ruffner Mountain Fall Classic (November 14, 2026), BUTS Bearly Ultra (November 21, 2026) and Dizzy Fifties (November 21, 2026).

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