We Run This Beach Marathon and Half Marathon have been in operation since 2018 and it has skyrocketed in popularity ever since. Is it the beaches, the flat course, or the awesome swag? That’s for you to find out! Fast, flat, and scenic, this race boasts a beautiful course full of amazing views of Lake Shelby, the Gulf Coast beaches, and of course, the natural landscapes of Gulf State Park and the pancake-flat paved trails within it. The race is so flat, in fact, that it’s ranked the second fastest half marathon and marathon course in all of Alabama. For those itching to qualify for the Boston Marathon, this might just be the race for you!