Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
Join us in Orange Beach for the 19th Annual Coastal Half Marathon, 5k, & 1-Mile Fun Run. It's the perfect opportunity to create new family traditions and experience the award-winning backcountry trails at this post-Thanksgiving weekend race.
Why Choose the Coastal Runs:
Thanksgiving Weekend Special: Celebrate the holiday weekend with a run through Alabama's beautiful coastal landscapes.
Scenic Trails for All: Our courses wind through stunning backcountry trails, offering options for everyone with the half marathon, 5k, or 1-mile fun run.
A Perfect Family Trip: Extend your Thanksgiving holiday into a mini-vacation. Orange Beach offers beautiful beaches and outdoor activities, ideal for families. Create lasting memories with loved ones and start a new holiday tradition.
The Coastal Half Marathon, 5k, and 1-Mile Fun Run offers natural beauty, family and friend bonding, and holiday cheer. Transform your Thanksgiving weekend into an unforgettable adventure with us in Orange Beach!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running event held in Orange Beach, AL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Orange Beach, AL at Orange Beach Sportsplex, Orange Beach, AL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Nov 28, 2026