Join in on the fun from 4:30-5:30p.m. on Friday, November 25th, for an awesome afternoon running workshop lead by Olympic medalists Deena Kastor and Johnny Gray.

The workshop is a part of the Kaiser Coastal Half-Marathon & 5K Pre-Race Expo, being held from 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf.  Gather up all of your running buddies and make sure to check out this once in a lifetime opportunity to get running tips from some of the world’s top athletes!

There is still time to register for the Kaiser Coastal Half-Marathon & 5K! Just stop by the registration area at the Pre-Race Expo, or register the day of the race from 6:30a.m. to 7:30a.m. at the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Saturday, November 26th.

Visit www.Team-Magic.com to see course details, learn about the post race party, or to view other information on the race.

Looking to make a last minute trip for the race this weekend? Check out our Kaiser Half-Marathon Special and grab some last minute savings! Visit us at www.KaiserRealty.com or call one of our Reservation professionals at (877) 405-5587 today.

Everyone has their favorite Thanksgiving traditions that help make the holidays special.

For some, it’s baking the perfect pumpkin pie, while others prefer to build up an appetite by playing a game of football in the yard.

This year, The Gulf Shores Golf Association is helping you start a new tradition for your Thanksgiving morning; 18-holes of golf at top area courses.

All member courses of the Gulf Shores Golf Association will be open Thanksgiving Day, offering guests,and local residents alike the opportunity to hit the links and begin their holiday a little differently this year.

To view a list of all participating courses, visit our Golf page.

We have your “home away from home” for Thanksgiving! Take advantage of our “Thanksgiving at the Beach” Special and enjoy some of the year’s BIGGEST savings. Visit our hot deals page or call our Reservation Professionals at (877) 405-5587 today.

Fall is one of the most exciting times in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and not just because of the great weather! With festivities galore and one of a kind events continuously going on throughout the “off season,” it only seems fitting that the good people at The Hangout in Gulf Shores would have their fair share of excitement going on as well!

The fun all started on Thursday, November 10^th with the Official Kickoff of the 27^th Annual Frank brown International Songwriters Festival. Featuring Grammy nominated songwriters, local icons and national musicians alike, The Hangout will be hosting some of these great musicians beginning at 7:30 p.m. on November 10^th, 11^th, 12^th and the 17^th.  Be sure to stop by and listen to the amazing works of some of the nation’s top songwriters, right here in Gulf Shores!

Stay tuned to hear about the other great events, specials and parties at The Hangout this fall!

To view a full schedule of the 27th Annual Frank brown International Songwriters Festival, click here.

There is still time to book the perfect Gulf front vacation home of condominium for the Festival! Visit us at www.KaiserRealty.com or call our Reservation Professionals at (877) 405-5587 today!

Press Release Courtesy of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission

BP showcases Gulf seafood and Olympic sponsorship at annual half-marathon in Coastal Alabama

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, AL – Shed those extra pounds from Thanksgiving dinner by participating in the Kaiser Coastal Half-Marathon, 5k and 1 mile run on Saturday, November 26.

The half-marathon, organized by the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission and Team-Magic, attracts hundreds of avid competitors from across the Southeast and Midwest each year.

U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist Deena Kastor and U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist Johnny Gray will headline the fourth annual event. BP is a proud supporter of Team USA and serves as a corporate sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

“As a sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games, we have been presented with an opportunity to bring world-class athletes to Coastal Alabama to share their amazing stories,” said Ayana McIntosh-Lee, BP General Manager of External Relations. “These athletes serve as an important reminder to the community about the incredible things individuals can achieve when they strive for greatness.”

The post-race party will showcase an array of Gulf seafood, provided by BP. The seafood brunch menu includes (more…)

With less than one month left to train for the Kaiser Coastal Half- Marathon & 5K, The good people at The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile are hosting the perfect chance to fine tune your race skills.

On Saturday, November 12, at 8:00 A.M., they will be hosting a 5K run to raise funds to help keep up regular maintenance of the Battleship and the surrounding park.  The course will take runners from Battleship Park, east down the Causeway, and loop back for a finish at the end of Battleship Park.

With more than a half-century of history behind the USS Alabama and its presence in Mobile Bay, The USS (more…)