GCCA Annual Run For the Beads 5k
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 8:45AM CST
- Location Biloxi, Mississippi
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and fun at the GCCA Annual Run For the Beads 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in beautiful Biloxi, Harrison! This vibrant event, hosted by the Gulf Coast Carnival Association in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Running Club, features a variety of race distances to cater to all participants. Kick off the morning with the Kids' 1/4 Mile at 8:45 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 9:00 AM, and cap it off with the thrilling Beer Mile at 10:00 AM, where participants must be 21 years or older to join in on the fun!
With a $20 entry fee for GCRC members and $22 for non-members for the 5K, it's an event not to be missed! Participants can enjoy awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as for the top team, ensuring a spirited competition. Plus, there are non-alcoholic options available for those who prefer them. Join the excitement and grab your T-shirt while supplies last, as you run through this lively course and celebrate the Gulf Coast spirit! Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—
With a $20 entry fee for GCRC members and $22 for non-members for the 5K, it's an event not to be missed! Participants can enjoy awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as for the top team, ensuring a spirited competition. Plus, there are non-alcoholic options available for those who prefer them. Join the excitement and grab your T-shirt while supplies last, as you run through this lively course and celebrate the Gulf Coast spirit! Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—
Organiser's Description
THE GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION HAS TEAMED UP WITH THE GULF COAST RUNNING CLUB TO PRESENT THE THIRD ANNUAL RUN FOR THE BEADS 5K!
NOW WITH A BEER MILE!
* 8:45 AM start for 1/4 Mile
* 9:00 AM start for 5K
* 10:00 AM start for Beer Mile
* Must be 21+
* Beer provided by FEB Distributing
* Awards for top 3 male, top 3 female, and top team
* Beer mile will follow the same 1/4 mile course
* NA options available
* Awards for all the normal divisions in 5k and Kids' 1/4 mile (see race flyer for details).
* 5k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
* If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts
* If you would like to join the GCRC, visit our membership page here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub
* $25 for late registration the morning of the race.
* 1/4 Mile: $15 for children 12 and under
* Beer Mile: $25
* T-Shirts while supplies last
NOW WITH A BEER MILE!
* 8:45 AM start for 1/4 Mile
* 9:00 AM start for 5K
* 10:00 AM start for Beer Mile
* Must be 21+
* Beer provided by FEB Distributing
* Awards for top 3 male, top 3 female, and top team
* Beer mile will follow the same 1/4 mile course
* NA options available
* Awards for all the normal divisions in 5k and Kids' 1/4 mile (see race flyer for details).
* 5k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
* If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts
* If you would like to join the GCRC, visit our membership page here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub
* $25 for late registration the morning of the race.
* 1/4 Mile: $15 for children 12 and under
* Beer Mile: $25
* T-Shirts while supplies last
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$24.32
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5k Racewalker
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$24.32
Race walkers must follow USATF race walking guidelines. "Race walking requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body." -
Kids' 1/4 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (8:45AM CST)
$16.90
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Beer Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 21st November 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$27.50
Must be over 21. FEB Distributing will be providing the beer. NA options available. Must drink 4 12oz beers in 1 mile. One at the start and then one each quarter mile. The Beer Mile Official Rules will be followed, found here: https://www.beermile.com/about/rules/1 Team option available.
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