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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Registration is now open for the 19th annual Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon, set for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Gulf Shores. Hosted at Gulf Place Public Beach and headquartered at The Hangout, the popular endurance event invites athletes of all experience levels to swim, bike and run along Alabama's scenic Gulf Coast.

Participants can choose from Olympic and sprint triathlon distances, as well as swim-bike, bike-run and relay divisions, creating accessible race options for seasoned competitors and first-time endurance athletes alike.

"The Alabama Coastal Triathlon continues to be one of our most anticipated fall sporting events, attracting athletes from across the Southeast to experience competition on Alabama's Beaches," said Michelle Russ, STS, vice president of sales for Alabama's Beaches Sports & Events. "Whether you're training for a personal best or tackling your first race, this event offers an unforgettable experience in a welcoming and energetic beach setting."

Racers will begin with a swim in the Gulf before transitioning to a flat bike course along the beach road and a run course that showcases the area’s white-sand beaches and coastal scenery. Event organizers expect athletes ranging from elite competitors to first-time participants to take part in this year's race.

Packet pickup will be held Friday, Sept. 11, from 4-6 p.m. at The Hangout. Race-day packet pickup and registration will take place from 5:30-6:30 a.m. Saturday. The Olympic-distance race begins at 7 a.m., followed by the sprint "Tri-It-On" race at 7:45 a.m. 

Following the competition, participants are invited to celebrate at the post-race awards festivities featuring food, beverages and the signature beachy atmosphere that has made the Alabama Coastal Triathlon a Gulf Coast tradition.

Athletes are encouraged to register early and secure their spot on the starting line. For registration and complete race information, visit magicsportsusa.com/events/alabama-coastal. For information on upcoming athletic and major leisure events along Alabama’s Beaches and to book accommodations, visit alabamasbeaches.com/sports.

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Caption: Register now for the Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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About Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events:

Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events (AB Sports & Events) is a partnership among Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT), the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, Gulf State Park and the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. In 2007, the organization became a department within GSOBT. In this role, AB Sports & Events – along with assistance from both cities – works to bring quality athletic and leisure events to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. To learn more about sports and events along Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches, please visit alabamasbeaches.com/sports.