Gulf Coast Half Marathon & Quentin Cooper 5k

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)