Gulf Shores, AL
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.86Race Size
2026: 145 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 9.7%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 65°F (18°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
52°F (11°C) |
PR Score |
98.16 |
Course Score |
99.36 |
The We Run this Beach Marathon was the 378th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 317th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 9.7% of We Run this Beach Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 13.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the We Run this Beach Marathon ranked 90th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 69th so far in 2026. In Alabama, it ranked 3rd in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the We Run this Beach Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The We Run this Beach Marathon has a Course Score of 99.36, ranking it as the 145th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Alabama.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the We Run this Beach Marathon a PR Score of 98.86. The PR Score ranks the We Run this Beach Marathon as the 183rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in Alabama.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the We Run this Beach Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Alabama for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 49 feet (14m)
Min Elevation: 1 feet (0m)
Elevation Gain: 319 feet (97m)
Elevation Loss: 323 feet (98m)
Course updated 12/09/2024
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