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Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival

Date
February 13, 2027
Distance
Sea Turtle Half Marathon · Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk · Be Mine 1 Mile & more
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From the Organizer

Join us beach side for the Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival of Gulf Shores!

Taking place February 13, 2027, there are FOUR awesome distances to choose from- the Sea Turtle Half Marathon, the Sweetheart 5K, True Love 10K, and the Be Mine 1 Mile. Whichever distance you take on, it is sure to be a fin-tastically good time! Each event is timed, with participants having the opportunity to qualify for awards.

All distances start and end at The Hangout Gulf Shores, our sponsor and the host of the post race party!  Each registration comes with tickets for food and beer (21+ only). So grab your sweetheart, your bestie, your reluctant running buddy... you don't want to miss it!

Events

Sea Turtle Half Marathon7:30 AMRegister →
Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk8:30 AMRegister →
Be Mine 1 Mile8:35 AMRegister →
True Love 10K8 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

61°

Typical Low

49°

Chance of Rain

36%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dauphin Is #2, 21 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 5:38 PMDaylight 11h 4m

Host City

About Gulf Shores, AL

Population

15,785

as of 2023

Elevation

10 ft

Nearest Airport

PNS

Pensacola International Airport · 36 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival
Date
February 13, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival?
Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival is a running race held in Gulf Shores, Alabama on February 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival?
Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Gulf Shores, Alabama at 101 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival

Feb 13, 2027

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