Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon & Half Marathon Weekend
Distances
Starting Time
7:00 AM
Fees
$80 – $140
Perfect For
Overview
We couldn’t be more excited to be hosting the Ninth Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, a Coastal Running Fest.
Founded in 2016, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, a Coastal Running Fest, showcases the local culture with a beautiful beachside run from Pass Christian to Biloxi. Kick off the weekend in Biloxi for Packet Pickup and grab some commemorative merchandise to celebrate your accomplishment. Saturday morning is our Chevron Kids Marathon 1 Mile Run and the Margaritaville 5K both held at Margaritaville Resort – Biloxi. Join us inside MGM Stadium Saturday afternoon for the F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile and Beer Mile Relays! Sunday starts as the sun rises over the Gulf for the Full & Half Marathons along the coast. Runners who run the 5K on Saturday as a warm-up to the Sunday races earn the coveted Double Down challenge medal. The weekend culminates with at the finish line inside MGM Stadium with a Finish Festival complete with hot food, cold beer, and watching runners cross the finish line on the jumbotron.
Course Description
There’s very little elevation change throughout the course — from the starting elevation of about 12 feet above sea level, the course never rises above about 25 feet, so you can expect flat terrain throughout.
The first 10 to 11 miles are all white sand beaches on your right and plenty of beautiful homes on your left, while the final three miles wind through Biloxi to the finish line at the ballpark, where you’ll be able to hang out in the outfield and enjoy the post-race refreshments.
If you get the chance while you’re in town, there’s plenty to see and check out — the Gulf Islands National Seashore lies several miles off the coast of Gulfport, and you can take a ship excursion there to see islands like West Ship Island, where you can also visit the beaches and perhaps even see dolphins jumping in and out of the water.
This is also one of the nation’s great spots for seafood, and a drive to New Orleans (or the casinos of Biloxi) is just a couple hours away.
