Gulf Coast Half Marathon & Quentin Cooper 5k
Race Date
Apr 12, 2026
Location
Pensacola Beach, FL
The Experience
Come run in Paradise! 2026 marks the 17th annual Gulf Coast Half Marathon @ Pensacola Beach. A must-do race by the locals and a Destination race for those who visit. This flat, certified Half Marathon will have you feeling at home on the beach. With themed water stations and scenic white sand, Gulf front views, you'll never want to stop running. Packet Pickup: Saturday, April 11th | 1p – 5p | Running Wild Pensacola (3012 E Cervantes St) Race Day Packet Pick: Sunday, April 12th | 5:30am – 6:30am | Gulfside Pavilion Pensacola Beach Start: Half Marathon Run or Walk: This race starts at 7:00am in front of the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 Quentin Cooper 5k Run or Walk: This race starts at 7:30am in front of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (1 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561) Finish: All races end in front of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (1 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561)
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32501
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
1 year running
~12 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 2:36:32
typical high 72°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
60°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.3"
Precipitation
16 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 12 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
12
Median time
3:33:49
Latest turnout
12
States
4
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