Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
- Date Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Biloxi, Mississippi
- Price $27.50 - $213.00
- Races 9 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
As the sun rises on Sunday, lace up your running shoes for the highlight of the weekend: the Full and Half Marathons, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views along the coast. For those looking to boost their race experience, completing the 5K on Saturday allows you to earn the exclusive Double Down challenge medal! The celebration continues with the F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile and Beer Mile Relays on Saturday afternoon, leading to a lively Finish Festival at MGM Stadium. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the thrill of watching fellow runners cross the finish line on the jumbotron. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of health, community, and the beautiful Gulf Coast!
Organiser's Description
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.
Races
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Full Marathon
Incl. $11.20 Fee & Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 15th December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$181.20
CLOSEDThe Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon course features a fast, flat, BQ-friendly path along the coast from Pass Christian to Biloxi. The course is a USATF Certified Boston Qualifier route and offers unobstructed beach views and takes you past some of the coasts most historic and beautiful homes. Runners must complete the course in 6 hours. That is a 13:45/mile pace. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $10.60 Fee & Half Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 15th December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$170.60
CLOSEDJoin us on the coast for the fastest growing race distance in the country: the half marathon. While the Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon may only be half the distance, its all the fun you need with 13.1 miles of unobstructed beach views. Runners must complete the course in 6 hours. That is a 27:30/mile pace. -
Margaritaville 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Margaritaville 5K T-Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSEDA 5K that everyone from the most experienced runner to the first-timer can appreciate. Toe the line with Mississippi locals and travelers striving to secure a Double Down award for running both days, with sprinters, joggers, and walkers. Runners must complete the course in 1.5 hours. That is a 29:00/mile pace. -
Chevron Mississippi Gulf Coast Kids Marathon
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Chevron Kids Marathon T-Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024 (9:30AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSEDThe Kids Marathon is a 1 mile race designed as a way to introduce kids to the joy and rewards of running at an early age and promote an active family lifestyle. Runners must complete the course in 30 minutes. -
F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Pint Glass
Sat 14th December 2024 (3:00PM EST)
$27.50
CLOSEDRunners will run four laps around the Shuckers Stadium warning track. Each lap, runners will need to drink a 12 oz beer provided by F.E.B. Distributors. Participants must be over 21 years of age. -
F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile - Relay Team
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Pint Glass
Sat 14th December 2024 (3:00PM EST)
$54.00
CLOSEDRelay teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners will run four laps around the Shuckers Stadium warning track. Each lap, runners will need to drink a 12 oz beer provided by F.E.B. Distributors. Participants must be over 21 years of age. -
Assisted Full
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 15th December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$213.00
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Assisted Half
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Half Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 15th December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$213.00
CLOSED -
Assisted 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Margaritaville 5K T-Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$213.00
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