Coastal Half Marathon, 5k & 1 Mile Run

Coastal Half Marathon, 5k & 1 Mile Run takes place in Orange Beach, Alabama, on the Gulf of Mexico, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Three distances are on the program: a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 5K and a 1-mile run, so runners of every level can find a format that fits. The routes follow coastal roads, with the ocean in view for a good part of the way.

Sea-level roads along the Gulf make for flat racing, which favors an even pace and a personal-best attempt if you have trained for one; the trade-off is exposure to the sea breeze on open stretches. The mile suits children and newcomers, the 5K is a short sharp test, and the half marathon rewards a proper 12-week build with a long run that reaches 11 miles. Alabama's coast in late November is mild, so dress lighter than you would inland.