Upcoming Races in Gulf Shores

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Gulf Shores, Alabama, from October 2026 to September 2027.

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Racing in Gulf Shores

The Gulf Shores race calendar is busiest in February, September, and October. 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, Marathon, and 10K, 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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8 races in Gulf Shores

October 2026 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

2 upcoming races in Gulf Shores, Alabama in October.

Oct

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

Avg 77° / 66°10 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Skippin & Sippin PHun Walk

200 E 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL

Avg 77° / 53°·10 ft city elevation

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

Avg 59° / 47°10 ft city elevation

February 2027 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

3 upcoming races in Gulf Shores, Alabama in February.

Feb

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

Avg 61° / 49°10 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

Running

Dolphin Dash 5K and Fun Run

450 East 15th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 66° / 43°·10 ft city elevation

Avg 66° / 43°10 ft city elevation

Feb

20–21

Sat–Sun

Running

We Run This Beach Marathon

22250 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL

5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon

Avg 62° / 51°·10 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 51°10 ft city elevation

September 2027 Gulf Shores, Alabama Races

2 upcoming races in Gulf Shores, Alabama in September.

Sep

Sat

Running

Bloody Mary 5k

240 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 87° / 77°·10 ft city elevation

Avg 87° / 77°10 ft city elevation

Sep

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

Avg 86° / 76°10 ft city elevation

Races near Gulf Shores

Jul

Sun

Running

Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

6 miles away4671 Wharf Pkwy, Orange Beach, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 89° / 74°·7 ft city elevation

Avg 89° / 74°7 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Missions Madness 5K Mud Run & 2-Mile Fun Run

9 miles away23030 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL

2 Mile / 3K · 5K

Avg 70° / 47°

Nov

Thu

Running

The Foley Gobbler

9 miles away23460 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 67° / 44°

Nov

Sat

Running

Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

9 miles awayOrange Beach Sportsplex, Orange Beach, AL

1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon

Avg 67° / 47°·7 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 47°7 ft city elevation

Mar

Sat

Running

Perdido Beach Resort Half Marathon, Fun Run & 5K

9 miles awayPerdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, AL

1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon

Avg 68° / 48°·7 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 48°7 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Magnolia Run

10 miles away14770 Oak Street, Magnolia Springs, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 72° / 47°·31 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 47°31 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Foley Rotary Oyster 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

10 miles away121 W Orange St, Foley, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 70° / 47°

Nov

Sat

Running

Foley Turkey Trot

11 miles away209 S Alston St, Foley, AL

5K · Half Marathon

Avg 68° / 45°

Feb

Sat

Running

I Pink I Can Run

13 miles away17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL

4 Mile

Avg 69° / 50°·79 ft city elevation

Avg 69° / 50°79 ft city elevation

Apr

Sat

Running

Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival

13 miles away12786 Illinois Street, Elberta, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 79° / 56°

Nov

Sat

Running

Barnwell Community Spud Run

14 miles away13319 County Road 3, Fairhope, AL

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 71° / 44°·95 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 44°95 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

Running

Bay to Breakfast 8K Trail Run

20 miles away12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 66° / 47°·79 ft city elevation

Avg 66° / 47°79 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Gulf Shores, Alabama?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 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 February and September.

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.