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Big Beach Marathon

Gulf Shores, AL, USA • January 26, 2025
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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. Source

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When is the 2025 Big Beach Marathon?

The 2025 Big Beach Marathon will be held on Sunday January 26, 2025.

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.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
62°F
Min/Max
53°/63°F
Dew
48°F
Days of Rain
4/9
Wind
12mph
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YearLow / HighRain

Big Beach Marathon 2024 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2024
cloudy
48°/ 59°-
Run Score: 8

Big Beach Marathon 2023 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
57°/ 73°Light
Run Score: 8

Big Beach Marathon 2022 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
clear-day
38°/ 61°-
Run Score: 7

Big Beach Marathon 2021 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2021
cloudy
65°/ 72°Light
Run Score: 6

Big Beach Marathon 2020 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2020
rain
49°/ 54°Light
Run Score: 7

Big Beach Marathon 2019 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
clear-day
44°/ 54°-
Run Score: 9

Big Beach Marathon 2018 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2018
partly-cloudy-day
64°/ 67°Light
Run Score: 9

Big Beach Marathon 2017 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
47°/ 59°-
Run Score: 7

Big Beach Marathon 2016 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2016
partly-cloudy-day
63°/ 70°-
Run Score: 8
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