

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: We Run This Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: We Run This Beach Marathon &amp; Half Marathon

Time to book your Runcation and punch your ticket to the Boston Marathon! The We Run This Beach Marathon will be a beautiful ? , fast ?  and scenic ?  course with gorgeous views of Lake Shelby, Middle &amp; Little Lake's. The course will start and finish near the Gulf State Park Lodge and traverse the pancake flat paved paths throughout Gulf State Park. 

We will have Chip Timing splits at the 10K for both Half Marathon &amp; Marathon and then a 1/2 marathon split for the marathoners. 
..And then there's the post race party. We will have post race food for all finishers, 2 drink tickets, post race music, all on the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores AL. We believe in training hard, racing hard and celebrating hard and this race will be no different! 

Average Temperatures at this time of year are 46F for the Low and 66F the high. It doesn't get much better than that!

Yes, this is a Boston Qualifier! USATF certification code: AL22006JE

The Beachin' 5K &amp; 10K:
SATURDAY, February 22nd, 2025
Where: Lake Picnic Area (across the highway from the Gulf State Park Lodge) 21101 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 and will start at 8:00AM

The We Run This Beach Marathon &amp; Half Marathon:
SUNDAY, February 23rd, 2025
Where: Gulf State Park Beach Pavillion: 22250 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US
[Note: this is where the race STARTS &amp; FINISHES. The first 500 participants to signup will get to park at this address. Registrations 501+ will use the shuttle system from the Gulf State Park Pier just west of the Gulf State Park Lodge (21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542]

Packet Pickup Schedule
Friday: 1-8pm @ The Gulf State Park Lodge (5k/ 10k/ Half/ Full can all pick up)
Saturday: 6:30-7:45am @ Lake Picnic Area (across the highway from the Gulf State Park Lodge) 21101 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 only for the Beachin' 5K and 10K or Challenge participants!)
Saturday: 12-5:00pm @ The Gulf State Park Lodge (Half Marathon, Marathon)
Sunday: 5:45am-6:45am @ Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion: 22250 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US **Please please please try to pick up your packets either Friday from 5-8pm or Saturday from 12-5pm to avoid long lines!)

More Information:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/GulfShores/WeRunThisBeachMarathon
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gulf-shores/we-run-this-beach-marathon-and-half-marathon/200028232582221
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures, parties, contests, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 320

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gulf Shores
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gulf State Park Beach Pavillion: 22250 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US
- **lat**: 30.25213
- **long**: -87.66753
- **full address**: Gulf State Park Beach Pavillion: 22250 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US, Gulf State Park, E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is We Run This Beach Marathon & Half Marathon being held?
  - **A:** We Run This Beach Marathon &amp; Half Marathon takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am at Gulf State Park Beach Pavillion: 22250 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542 US, Gulf State Park, E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing We Run This Beach Marathon & Half Marathon?
  - **A:** We Run This Beach Marathon &amp; Half Marathon is organized by RunningLane Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** We Run This Beach Marathon &amp; Half Marathon is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gulf Shores, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 320+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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