Time to book your runcation and punch your ticket to the Boston Marathon! The course will start and finish near The Lodge at Gulf State Park and weave through paved Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail at Gulf State Park. The 5K and 10K will be held Saturday followed by the half/full marathon Sunday. The half/full marathons will take off from the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion. For more information, please check out the event website: HERE

The Gulf State Park Lodge is the host hotel for this event. More information about the hotel and booking the event found on the event website. For additional options, please click the “Book Direct” button to view properties along Alabama’s Beaches. And don’t forget about ourAlabama Beaches Savings Scorecard, which is full of local dining, attraction and retail deals. Download now and save when you arrive!

Make sure to visit our sponsor page for dining options pre- and post-race…we know athletes (and fans) will be hungry!