The history of the Annual National Shrimp Festival Run dates back to 1977. Having its start as a 5 mile race that started and ended at Bayou Village in Gulf Shores, AL. Over the years the race has made many transitions, even taking a temporary leave of absence in 2010.The race is an officially sanctioned event of the Annual National Shrimp Festival.
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$30.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$30.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach is a city on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. It has beautiful white sand beaches, but is quieter and cheaper than the Florida beaches nearby.
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