Upcoming Races in Gulf Shores

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Gulf Shores, Alabama, from September 2026 to February 2027.

6
Races
2
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Gulf Shores

The Gulf Shores race calendar is busiest in September, October, and January. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, Sprint, and Olympic, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

15,785

as of 2023

City Elevation

10 ft

Nearest Airport

PNS

Pensacola International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Gulf Shores, AL

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6 races in Gulf Shores

September 2026 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

2 upcoming races in Gulf Shores, Alabama in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
Bloody Mary 5k
240 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 87° / 77°·10 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Triathlon
Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach - Gulf Place, Gulf Shores, AL
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 86° / 76°·10 ft city elevation

October 2026 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

2 upcoming races in Gulf Shores, Alabama in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Haunted Hustle 5K, Monster Mash Dash, and The Wicked Walk Parade
101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL
1K · 5K
Avg 77° / 66°·10 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Skippin & Sippin PHun Walk
200 E 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
5K
Avg 77° / 53°·10 ft city elevation

January 2027 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

1 upcoming race in Gulf Shores, Alabama in January.
Jan
30–31
Sat–Sun
Running
Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K
101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
1 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K
Avg 59° / 47°·10 ft city elevation

February 2027 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

1 upcoming race in Gulf Shores, Alabama in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival
101 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 61° / 49°·10 ft city elevation

Just Outside Gulf Shores

Races near Gulf Shores

2026 Shrimp Festival Run
Sat, Oct 10
4385 William Silvers Pkwy, Orange Beach, AL
7 mi away
Missions Madness 5K Mud Run & 2-Mile Fun Run
Sat, Nov 14
23030 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL
9 mi away
Compassion Coast 5K
Sat, Oct 10
23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL
9 mi away
Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sat, Nov 28
Orange Beach Sportsplex, Orange Beach, AL
9 mi away
Magnolia Run
Sat, Nov 7
14770 Oak Street, Magnolia Springs, AL
10 mi away
Foley Rotary Oyster 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair
Sat, Nov 14
121 W Orange St, Foley, AL
10 mi away
Walk This Way: 80's 5K and Block Party
Sat, Sep 12
125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL
11 mi away
I Pink I Can Run
Sat, Feb 27
17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL
13 mi away
Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival
Sat, Apr 24
12786 Illinois Street, Elberta, AL
13 mi away
Barnwell Community Spud Run
Sat, Nov 14
13319 County Road 3, Fairhope, AL
14 mi away
Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run
Mon, Sep 7
33914 Widell Avenue, Lillian, AL
18 mi away
Emerald Coast Ultra
Sat, Dec 12
12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL
20 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Gulf Shores, Alabama?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Gulf Shores, Alabama, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores hosts running and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Gulf Shores?
Races in Gulf Shores run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
What race distances can you find in Gulf Shores?
Upcoming races in Gulf Shores cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, Sprint, and more.
What other cities near Gulf Shores have races?
Nearby race cities include Pensacola.