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Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Full Marathon

The 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 coast’s most historic and beautiful homes. Runners must complete the course in 6 hours. That is a 13:45/mile pace.
Event Date:
Sunday December 13, 2026
Start Time:
7:00am CST
End Time:
1:00pm CST
Price:
$190 $85.00 Race Fee + $6.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $95.00 after April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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Half Marathon

Join 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, it’s 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.
Event Date:
Sunday December 13, 2026
Start Time:
7:00am CST
End Time:
1:00pm CST
Price:
$170 $70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $85.00 after April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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5K

A 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.
Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Price:
$50 $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $30.00 after April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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Chevron Mississippi Kids Marathon - 1 Mile

The 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.
Open to ages 2 - 12.
Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
9:30am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Price:
$25 $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $25.00 after October 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile

Runners will run four laps around the Shuckers Stadium warning track. Each lap, runners will need to drink a 12 oz beer provided by Fly Llama Brewing. Participants must be over 21 years of age.
Open to ages 21+.
Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
3:00pm CST
End Time:
5:00pm CST
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends December 12, 2026 at 3:00pm CST
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Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile - Relay Team

Relay 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 Fly Llama Brewing. Participants must be over 21 years of age.
Open to ages 21+.
Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
4:30pm CST
End Time:
5:00pm CST
Registration Limit:
30 spots left.
Price:
$75.00 Race Fee + $5.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends December 12, 2026 at 3:00pm CST
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