About the Skippin & Sippin 5K & PHun Walk/Run
The race is tied to a breast cancer fundraiser, and that shapes the whole morning. Runners, walkers, and supporters move together through Gulf Shores, with the cause present in the crowd rather than just in the registration form. The route leads back to LuLu's, a waterfront restaurant on the Gulf, where the post-race party runs into a Second Line parade honoring Jimmy Buffett.
The after-party at LuLu's is part of the event, not an afterthought. The Second Line Tribute follows, so there is reason to linger after you finish. The race falls during a larger Parrot Head gathering called Meeting of the Minds, so the crowd around you is already in a celebratory mood before the start.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/24/2026 08:15$30
1-Mile PHun Walk/Run (Chip Timed)10/24/2026 08:30$30
Virtual Participant10/24/2026 08:00$30
T-Shirt Only (Pick-Up)10/24/2026 08:15$28
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