About the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
The course runs through backcountry trails inside Gulf State Park, mixing paved paths with a stretch of traffic-free park road and a section along the Gulf-front highway. It is trail terrain in feel but not rugged underfoot, and the surroundings are coastal the whole way.
Packet pickup runs the afternoon before at a drive-through, with a second window on race morning. After the race, a buffet from a local restaurant sets up at the finish, and there is beer on hand for those who want it.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles11/28/2026 08:00$99
3.1 Miles11/28/2026 08:10$50
1 Mile11/28/2026 08:20$20
Virtual - Individual - Any Distance11/28/2026 08:00$50
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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