Coastal Half Marathon

Orange Beach, AL, USA · November 28, 2026

61°·61° high·Windy·Dry

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64° high

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Steady temps, moderate wind

Runners will face consistent temperatures of 61°F throughout the race. With a moderate NE wind at 16 mph, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially in exposed sections. Humidity levels at 68% suggest a need for hydration, but conditions remain dry with no precipitation expected.

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About the Coastal Half Marathon

The Coastal Half Marathon is run on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Orange Beach, Alabama, with a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on the same morning. All three start and finish at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The half marathon follows flat, paved trails through Gulf State Park, including the Gulf Oak Ridge, Rosemary Dunes and Cotton Bayou trails, with a stretch along East Beach Boulevard.

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Race weekend

Saturday, November 28

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:10 AM5K (3.1 mi)

8:20 AM1 Mile Fun Run (1.0 mi)

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When is the 2026 Coastal Half Marathon?

The 2026 Coastal Half Marathon will be held on Saturday November 28, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Coastal Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 62°F with a 10% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Coastal Half Marathon?

Over the 6 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2015 to 2025), it averaged 51°F at the start and 60°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Coastal Half Marathon?

Of the 6 years on record, 2015 was the warmest, reaching 73°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2024, at 39°F.

What was the windiest Coastal Half Marathon?

Of the 6 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 9 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 5 mph.

Coastal Half Marathon weather history

Based on 6 years of data

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55°F

L:51° H:60°

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Coastal Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	50°/59°	-	39°
2024 Coastal Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	39°/50°	-	29°
2023 Coastal Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	54°/64°	-	47°
2017 Coastal Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	49°/57°	-	46°
2016 Coastal Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	50°/55°	-	42°
2015 Coastal Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	65°/73°	-	65°

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