Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Race Date
Nov 28, 2026
Location
Orange Beach, AL
The Experience
Join us in Orange Beach for the 19th Annual Coastal Half Marathon, 5k, & 1-Mile Fun Run. It's the perfect opportunity to create new family traditions and experience the award-winning backcountry trails at this post-Thanksgiving weekend race.
Why Choose the Coastal Runs: Thanksgiving Weekend Special: Celebrate the holiday weekend with a run through Alabama's beautiful coastal landscapes.
Scenic Trails for All: Our courses wind through stunning backcountry trails, offering options for everyone with the half marathon, 5k, or 1-mile fun run.
A Perfect Family Trip: Extend your Thanksgiving holiday into a mini-vacation. Orange Beach offers beautiful beaches and outdoor activities, ideal for families. Create lasting memories with loved ones and start a new holiday tradition.
The Coastal Half Marathon, 5k, and 1-Mile Fun Run offers natural beauty, family and friend bonding, and holiday cheer. Transform your Thanksgiving weekend into an unforgettable adventure with us in Orange Beach!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long-Sleeved TShirt
Start Location
Orange Beach Sportsplex, Orange Beach, AL, 36561
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7414 years running
~175 finishers a year
shrinking
26% returning runners
2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 17 states
winner 1:18:33
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,333 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2021
Total finishers
3,333
Median time
2:07:46
Latest turnout
175
States
40
Turnout by year
2014–2021
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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