Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - POSTPONED
- Date Fri 13th March 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Gulfport, Mississippi
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a deliciously fun time at the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, Mississippi, originally scheduled for March 13, 2026! This exciting event has been postponed due to a change in location, but it's all about celebrating our heroes while enjoying great food and community spirit. Participants can look forward to a lively race featuring a scenic 5K course that starts and ends at Centennial Plaza.
Join in the festivities while raising funds for the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes, which honors caregivers and supports local initiatives such as building wheelchair ramps for veterans, seniors, and those with disabilities. With a registration fee of just $35, you'll receive a medal and a t-shirt, while group sign-ups can enjoy a discounted rate. Whether you choose to run, walk, or simply show your support, everyone is encouraged to don their best bacon or beer-themed costumes for a chance to win awards! Come together with friends, family, and community heroes for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Join in the festivities while raising funds for the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes, which honors caregivers and supports local initiatives such as building wheelchair ramps for veterans, seniors, and those with disabilities. With a registration fee of just $35, you'll receive a medal and a t-shirt, while group sign-ups can enjoy a discounted rate. Whether you choose to run, walk, or simply show your support, everyone is encouraged to don their best bacon or beer-themed costumes for a chance to win awards! Come together with friends, family, and community heroes for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
DUE TO EVENT LOCATION NOT BEING ABLE TO HOST EVENT AND HAVING TO MOVE LOCATIONS, WE ARE HAVING TO POSTPONE THIS 5K EVENT. WE WILL ISSUE REFUNDS TO ANYONE WHO HAS ALREADY PURCHASED TICKETS.
Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS in March 2026. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes which celebrates Caregivers from all walks of life including Nonprofessional Family Caregivers along with Professional Caregivers and Heroes including Policemen, Nurses, Doctors, Firemen, Military, EMT. The funds from this race will go back into the community to build wheelchair ramps for Veterans, Disabled & Seniors in need. We would love for everyone to walk in support of their favorite caregiver or dress in attire such as bacon, a pig, or your favorite beer costume.
RACE DETAILS:
General Information:
$35.00 to participate in 5K, timed by DIVATIMING, with medal and t-shirt to all participants. If you signup a group and name your group under fundraising, you can register for $25.00. $10 to just run/walk and support. No t-shirt, no number, just come and enjoy. Water & snacks for all, and enjoy the honor.
FREE: To show up and support but not walk or run :)
COURSE: The course will start and end onsite at Centennial Plaza. The map will be in the event on Facebook.
5K AWARDS: All paying participants will receive a medal. Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners, and top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. And best animal costume.
Sponsors, Supporters & Participants
MISSISSIPPI Heroes
Keesler Federal Credit Union
Island View Casino
Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS in March 2026. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes which celebrates Caregivers from all walks of life including Nonprofessional Family Caregivers along with Professional Caregivers and Heroes including Policemen, Nurses, Doctors, Firemen, Military, EMT. The funds from this race will go back into the community to build wheelchair ramps for Veterans, Disabled & Seniors in need. We would love for everyone to walk in support of their favorite caregiver or dress in attire such as bacon, a pig, or your favorite beer costume.
RACE DETAILS:
General Information:
$35.00 to participate in 5K, timed by DIVATIMING, with medal and t-shirt to all participants. If you signup a group and name your group under fundraising, you can register for $25.00. $10 to just run/walk and support. No t-shirt, no number, just come and enjoy. Water & snacks for all, and enjoy the honor.
FREE: To show up and support but not walk or run :)
COURSE: The course will start and end onsite at Centennial Plaza. The map will be in the event on Facebook.
5K AWARDS: All paying participants will receive a medal. Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners, and top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. And best animal costume.
Sponsors, Supporters & Participants
MISSISSIPPI Heroes
Keesler Federal Credit Union
Island View Casino
Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Races
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Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - POSTPONED
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Medal, Headband, Drawstring Bag & T-Shirt
Fri 13th March 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$38.10
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Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - Group Discount: Contact Us for a Group Team Discount Code
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Medal and T-Shirt
Fri 13th March 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$27.50
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Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - (Medal Only)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Fri 13th March 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$16.90
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Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - Participant
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 13th March 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$11.60
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Centennial Plaza, 200 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, 39507, MS, United States
Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - POSTPONED
