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Race Overview
The Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and 7K take place in Gulf Shores, Alabama, known for its white-sand beaches and clear Gulf of Mexico waters. Boasting a flat and fast Boston Qualifier course, the marathon reveals beautiful scenery as it runs through the paved trail system of Gulf State Park.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Big Beach Marathon?
The 2026 Big Beach Marathon will be held on Sunday January 25, 2026.
Is the Big Beach Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Big Beach Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the Big Beach Marathon?
The time limit for the Big Beach Marathon is 7 hours.
Big Beach Marathon Weather History
Big Beach Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 55°, Average Low: 45°, Average High: 63°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 53° | 58° | 60° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
| Feel | 52° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 8mph | 10mph | 10mph | 11mph | 12mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 49° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 48° |
| RunScore |  | | | | |  | |
Big Beach Marathon 2025
Jan 26, 2025
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 41°, High: 64°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  59° | 61° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 64° |  64° |
| Feel | 59° | 61° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 11mph | 8mph | 10mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 50° | 50° | 46° | 46° | 48° | 45° | 46° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2024
Jan 28, 2024
Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.
Low: 46°, High: 59°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 48° | 50° | 54° | 55° | 57° | 59° | 57° |
| Feel | 45° | 50° | 54° | 55° | 57° | 59° | 57° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 7mph | 11mph | 9mph | 13mph | 16mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 45° | 46° | 46° | 45° | 46° | 45° | 44° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2023
Jan 29, 2023
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 54°, High: 73°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 57° | 64° | 72° | 73° | 72° |  70° | 70° |
| Feel | 57° | 64° | 72° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 70° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | light | light |
| Wind | 3mph | 11mph | 8mph | 9mph | 7mph | 6mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 55° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2022
Jan 30, 2022
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 28°, High: 61°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 38° | 54° | 55° | 59° | 59° | 61° | 61° |
| Feel | 38° | 54° | 55° | 59° | 59° | 61° | 61° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 14mph | 18mph | 17mph | 17mph | 17mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 37° | 36° | 28° | 28° | 32° | 36° | 37° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2021
Jan 31, 2021
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.
Low: 52°, High: 72°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 65° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 72° | 71° |
| Feel | 65° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 72° | 71° |
| Rain | - | - | - | light | - | - | - |
| Wind | 15mph | 11mph | 17mph | 16mph | 17mph | 18mph | 23mph |
| Dew | 62° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| RunScore | | |  | | |  | |
Big Beach Marathon 2020
Jan 26, 2020
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 39°, High: 54°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 49° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 51° | 51° |
| Feel | 46° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 54° | 51° | 51° |
| Rain | light | - | - | - | - | light | light |
| Wind | 6mph | 0mph | 0mph | 5mph | 3mph | 10mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 48° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 49° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2019
Jan 27, 2019
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 36°, High: 54°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 44° | 47° | 49° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 54° |
| Feel | 43° | 45° | 49° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 54° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 5mph | 3mph | 8mph | 6mph | 4mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 29° | 29° | 28° | 21° | 6° | 6° | 6° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2018
Jan 28, 2018
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later.
Low: 60°, High: 67°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 64° | 65° | 66° | 67° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Feel | 64° | 65° | 66° | 67° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Rain | - | - | - | light | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 5mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 5mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 64° | 65° | 66° | 66° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2017
Jan 29, 2017
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 35°, High: 59°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 47° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 59° |
| Feel | 43° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 59° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 16mph | 16mph | 15mph | 20mph | 21mph | 21mph |
| Dew | 41° | 35° | 35° | 37° | 36° | 39° | 39° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Big Beach Marathon 2016
Jan 31, 2016
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 57°, High: 70°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 63° | 65° | 67° | 68° | 70° | 69° | 69° |
| Feel | 63° | 65° | 67° | 68° | 70° | 69° | 69° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 7mph | 11mph | 11mph | 12mph | 12mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 62° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 63° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |