Orange Beach Sportsplex host site for Nov. 26 Half-Marathon

Orange Beach Sportsplex host site for Nov. 26 Half-Marathon
This year’s event is a preview of the 2017 Run The Beach 3-race series

Shed the turkey and start a Thanksgiving weekend tradition by participating in the Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Coastal Half-Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 26. This year’s race provides a special opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to sign up early for next year’s new Run the Beach three-race series and receive a handcrafted, logoed race medal holder. Run the Beach 2017 will include the Big Beach Half-Marathon (Jan. 29) followed by the Sea Turtle Half-Marathon (Feb. 18) and the Kaiser by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Coastal Half Marathon (Nov. 25).
Online registration is $80 from Nov. 7-24 for the half-marathon, $35 from Nov. 7-24 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run. On-site registration is $90 for the half-marathon, $45 for the 5K and $30 for the fun run. Packet pick-up and late registration will take place Friday, Nov. 25 at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf from 3-6 p.m. and the day of the race at the Orange Beach Sportsplex from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Continuing with the Thanksgiving spirit, event organizers also encourage participants to bring canned goods to benefit the Christian Service Center.
Additionally, the Sports Commission’s Volunteer Incentive Program supports civic groups by contributing $40 per volunteer per shift worked at designated athletic events, including this race. To learn about volunteering with the Sports Commission, contact Sarah Cooper at 251-947-4611 or SCooper@GulfShores.com.