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We Run This Beach Marathon

We Run This Beach Marathon is a running race on February 20–21, 2027 in Gulf Shores, AL, with entry fees from $30 to $125.

Date
February 20–21, 2027 (150 days to go)
Price
$30–$125
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

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 & 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.

The post race party will have post race food for all finishers and 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!

Events

Beachin' 5K$30
Beachin' 10K$45
We Run This Beach - Half Marathon & 5K CHALLENGE$95
We Run This Beach - Marathon & 5K CHALLENGE$110
We Run This Beach - Half Marathon & 10K CHALLENGE$110
We Run This Beach - Marathon & 10K CHALLENGE$125
Beachin' 10K - 2026
Beachin' 5K - 2026
We Run This Beach Marathon - Half Marathon$65
We Run This Beach Marathon - Marathon$80

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

62°

Typical Low

51°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dauphin Is #2, 19 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:26 AMSunset 5:43 PMDaylight 11h 17m

About Gulf Shores, AL

Population

15,785

as of 2023

City 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at We Run This Beach Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

150

Days to train

Race
We Run This Beach Marathon
Date
February 20–21, 2027

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About This Sport

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.

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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the We Run This Beach Marathon?
We Run This Beach Marathon is a running race held in Gulf Shores, Alabama on February 20, 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 We Run This Beach Marathon?
Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Gulf Shores, Alabama at 22250 E Beach Blvd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the We Run This Beach Marathon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

We Run This Beach Marathon

Feb 20, 2027

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