Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Stennis Space Center, MississippiSat 30th November 2024
5 races
Organiser's Description
Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K
DATE: Thanksgiving WeekendSaturday, November 30, 2024TIME: 8 a.m. start for all races
THE COURSE – The Stennis Space Center offers runners a beautiful, picturesque 26.2 mile run around the perimeter of the Space Center. Run on paved roads, through the lovely wooded areas where wildlife sightings are frequent. The course is flat, fast, and PR friendly, with usual temperatures in the upper 50’s at the start and lower 70’s by the finish.
Course services include Stennis Running Club aid stations approximately every 2 miles. (Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade, bananas, and port-o-lets). Mile markers & directional signs plainly visible. Medical staff supplied by AMR. Communications at each aid station. This event is sanctioned by both Road Runners Club of America and U.S.A.T.F. All 3 courses are certified. Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. No walkers in the marathon, please. (6hr time limit) (18 years of age min.)
The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services!
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATIONPackage pickup available on race day near start line.
SHIRTS – Colorful long sleeve tee shirts to all participants.
REGISTRATION FEES:
MARATHON (18 years of age min.) $50 Pre-entry thru. Nov. 23 $55 Late Nov. 24-29(6 Hour Time Limit)
HALF MARATHON
$45 Pre-entry thru Nov. 23 $50 Late Nov. 24-29
5K RACE
$30 Pre-entry thru Nov. 23 $35 Late Nov. 24-29
INFORMATION :
Race Director (Leonard) (228) 380-7037 orStennis Wellness Center (228) 688-3950
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP/REGISTRATION available from 12-6 p.m. Friday, November 29, at the Mississippi Welcome Center (Pearlington in Hancock County) located on the corner of I-10 & Hwy. 607.
OVERALL AWARDS:
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K: Custom plaques: Overall, Master, Grand Master, & Senior Master winners (Male & Female)
Half Marathon Race Walkers & 5K Race Walkers: The 1st (3) race walkers in the Half Marathon and 5K. (Male & Female)
Wheelchair Marathon: Custom plaques to top three finishers.
Handsome, custom designed medallion to all marathon and half marathon finishers.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: – Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K will be awarded male & female three deep. Must be Over 18 for Marathon.
12 years & under 45-49 years13-18 years 50-54 years19-24 years 55-59 years25-29 years 60-64 years30-34 years 65-69 years35-39 years 70 & Over years40-44 years
AWARDS PRESENTATION immediately after each individual race: 5K - 8:45, Half Marathon 10:30, Marathon - 1 p.m.
RACE RESULTS:
The complete race results for all three races will be posted on our website within 24 hours.
www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org
www.pelicantimingservices.com
www.runsignup.com
You will also be able to receive your results by text and/or email message during the race. You will be able to set this up during online registration.
POST RACE REFRESHMENT:
All participants will be served delicious Subway sandwiches along with cold beer, soft drinks, sports drink and fruit.
SECURITY – Allow up to 15 minutes extra time entering Main security gate on race morning. Have ID & proof of auto insurance ready. All drivers and adult passengers must produce acceptable identification on race morning. Please arrive early and expect possible delays for ID checks. EVERY ADULT must present acceptable ID to be allowed into the Stennis Space Center. Acceptable ID includes state issued driver’s license and identification cards, Federal employee badges, Passports, and Military ID Cards.
DisclaimerThe United States Government does not endorse any commercial product, process or activity through its agreements with non-government entities. The use of the name “Stennis Space Center” does not constitute nor imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government of any commercial product, process, activity or service.
ACCOMMODATIONS:Hampton Inn (Slidell) 985-726-9777Days Inn (Slidell) 985-641-3450La Quinta (Slidell) 985-643-9770Best Western Slidell Inn 985-781-5655Holiday Inn Hotel/Suites (Slidell) 985-639-0890Comfort Inn (Slidell) 985-641-4147Motel 6 (Slidell) 985-649-7925Econolodge (Diamondhead) 228-586-0210Hollywood Casino (Bay St. Louis) 228-467-9257Days Inn (Gulfport Airport) 855-799-6859Holiday Inn (Gulfport Airport) 228-679-1700Country Inn & Suites (Slidell) 985-326-8888
DATE: Thanksgiving WeekendSaturday, November 30, 2024TIME: 8 a.m. start for all races
THE COURSE – The Stennis Space Center offers runners a beautiful, picturesque 26.2 mile run around the perimeter of the Space Center. Run on paved roads, through the lovely wooded areas where wildlife sightings are frequent. The course is flat, fast, and PR friendly, with usual temperatures in the upper 50’s at the start and lower 70’s by the finish.
Course services include Stennis Running Club aid stations approximately every 2 miles. (Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade, bananas, and port-o-lets). Mile markers & directional signs plainly visible. Medical staff supplied by AMR. Communications at each aid station. This event is sanctioned by both Road Runners Club of America and U.S.A.T.F. All 3 courses are certified. Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. No walkers in the marathon, please. (6hr time limit) (18 years of age min.)
The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services!
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATIONPackage pickup available on race day near start line.
SHIRTS – Colorful long sleeve tee shirts to all participants.
REGISTRATION FEES:
MARATHON (18 years of age min.) $50 Pre-entry thru. Nov. 23 $55 Late Nov. 24-29(6 Hour Time Limit)
HALF MARATHON
$45 Pre-entry thru Nov. 23 $50 Late Nov. 24-29
5K RACE
$30 Pre-entry thru Nov. 23 $35 Late Nov. 24-29
INFORMATION :
Race Director (Leonard) (228) 380-7037 orStennis Wellness Center (228) 688-3950
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP/REGISTRATION available from 12-6 p.m. Friday, November 29, at the Mississippi Welcome Center (Pearlington in Hancock County) located on the corner of I-10 & Hwy. 607.
OVERALL AWARDS:
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K: Custom plaques: Overall, Master, Grand Master, & Senior Master winners (Male & Female)
Half Marathon Race Walkers & 5K Race Walkers: The 1st (3) race walkers in the Half Marathon and 5K. (Male & Female)
Wheelchair Marathon: Custom plaques to top three finishers.
Handsome, custom designed medallion to all marathon and half marathon finishers.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: – Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K will be awarded male & female three deep. Must be Over 18 for Marathon.
12 years & under 45-49 years13-18 years 50-54 years19-24 years 55-59 years25-29 years 60-64 years30-34 years 65-69 years35-39 years 70 & Over years40-44 years
AWARDS PRESENTATION immediately after each individual race: 5K - 8:45, Half Marathon 10:30, Marathon - 1 p.m.
RACE RESULTS:
The complete race results for all three races will be posted on our website within 24 hours.
www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org
www.pelicantimingservices.com
www.runsignup.com
You will also be able to receive your results by text and/or email message during the race. You will be able to set this up during online registration.
POST RACE REFRESHMENT:
All participants will be served delicious Subway sandwiches along with cold beer, soft drinks, sports drink and fruit.
SECURITY – Allow up to 15 minutes extra time entering Main security gate on race morning. Have ID & proof of auto insurance ready. All drivers and adult passengers must produce acceptable identification on race morning. Please arrive early and expect possible delays for ID checks. EVERY ADULT must present acceptable ID to be allowed into the Stennis Space Center. Acceptable ID includes state issued driver’s license and identification cards, Federal employee badges, Passports, and Military ID Cards.
DisclaimerThe United States Government does not endorse any commercial product, process or activity through its agreements with non-government entities. The use of the name “Stennis Space Center” does not constitute nor imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government of any commercial product, process, activity or service.
ACCOMMODATIONS:Hampton Inn (Slidell) 985-726-9777Days Inn (Slidell) 985-641-3450La Quinta (Slidell) 985-643-9770Best Western Slidell Inn 985-781-5655Holiday Inn Hotel/Suites (Slidell) 985-639-0890Comfort Inn (Slidell) 985-641-4147Motel 6 (Slidell) 985-649-7925Econolodge (Diamondhead) 228-586-0210Hollywood Casino (Bay St. Louis) 228-467-9257Days Inn (Gulfport Airport) 855-799-6859Holiday Inn (Gulfport Airport) 228-679-1700Country Inn & Suites (Slidell) 985-326-8888
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