Keesler Federal Battleship 12K
About this race
The Keesler Federal Battleship 12K, a patriotic run to honor those who have served, was started in 2015 as a way to pay tribute to those heroes who defend our freedom. Many Veterans have not received the heroes welcome that those returning from WWII received, and it was with this in mind that the event was created. Whether someone was deployed to combat or only served a brief time, every man and woman who has put on the uniform to keep our Country free deserves to be thanked.
From the patriotic opening ceremonies and National Anthem, to the spirit on the course, and finishing at Battleship Memorial Park next to the USS Alabama, runners and walkers will experience a sense of patriotism rarely felt at an event. Upon entering the park for the homestretch runners are greeted with small American flags to finish their 12K (7.45 miles) journey. Civilians, Active Military, and Veterans can be heard cheering on finishers while “Thank you for your service” echoes around the finish line.
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Running
Keesler Federal Battleship 12K
Simple point to point course. Runners will start on Old Spanish Trail, turn right just past the old chamber of commerce to head down hill. Runners will run in the southern most lane and the emergency lane straight down Hwy 98 to the USS Alabama where they will be greeted to a patriotic welcome. Shuttles will return runners to the starting line area at Spanish Fort Town Center.
Assisted 12K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Spanish Fort, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 4:54 PM local time (CST) in Spanish Fort on November 15, 2026 — 10h 36m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Spanish Fort event
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