Lace Up
Trade your boots and sweaters for running shoes and race bibs this Turkey Day at the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-Mile Run in Orange Beach. This family race combines exercise with the natural beauty of Alabama’s Beaches, offering distances for everyone.
2026 Coastal Half Marathon
Race
Race
This post-Thanksgiving race has three distances: a half marathon, a 5K, and a 1-mile fun run. The course winds through the flat, paved trails within Gulf State Park and offers runners gorgeous views of the award-winning trail system.
Coastal Half Marathon Location
Coastal Half Marathon Location
All races start and end at the Orange Beach Sportsplex trailhead. Fun runners and 5K racers will run throughout Gulf State Park, while half marathoners will run along the beach road and through the park.
Post-Race Fun
Post-Race Fun
The event isn’t over when you cross the finish line, as the fun continues with a post-race party that includes live music, an awards ceremony, and a buffet. All racers will receive food and drinks tickets to refuel after the run.
Categories & Awards
Categories & Awards
Awards are given to top racers in various categories, including overall, age, and gender. All ages are encouraged to sign up for the half marathon, 5K, and fun run.
Race Schedule
Race Schedule
Registration and packet pick-up begin on Friday, November 27, from 3-5 pm at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. On race morning, registration continues from 6:30-7:45 am. The races officially begin at 8 am with the half marathon start, followed by the 5K at 8:10 am and the 1-mile run at 8:20 am.
Thanksgiving at the Beach
Start a new holiday tradition with Thanksgiving on Alabama’s Beaches. Enjoy delicious Turkey Day dining, explore seasonal things to do, and experience the beauty of a coastal fall getaway. Then, lace up for the 2026 Coastal Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-Mile Run through the scenic trails of Gulf State Park.
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