Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
About this race
Celebrate a decade of coastal running with the 10th Anniversary Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, a Coastal Running Festival!
This year, 'Cross the Coastline' and embark on a journey of achievement amidst breathtaking beach views.
Since its founding in 2016, the KFCU Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon has showcased the vibrant local culture with a stunning beachside run from Pass Christian to Biloxi. Join us for an unforgettable weekend!
Kick off the festivities in Gulfport with Packet Pickup and grab your commemorative 10th Anniversary merchandise. Saturday features the Chevron Kids Marathon 1 Mile Run and the Hippie Fish 5K, both held at the Centennial Plaza Resort - Gulfport. Then, head to Keesler Federal Park for the exhilarating Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile and Beer Mile Relays!
Sunday, as the sun rises over the Gulf, experience the Full and Half Marathons along the picturesque coastline. Runners who conquer the 5K on Saturday and a Sunday race earn the coveted Double Down challenge medal, a testament to their dedication.
The weekend culminates with a Finish Festival inside Keesler Federal Park. Enjoy hot food, cold beer, and the thrill of watching runners achieve their goals on the jumbotron. Join us as we 'Cross the Coastline' and celebrate 10 years of unforgettable running experiences!
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Running
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assisted 5K
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.
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.
Assisted Full
Assisted Half
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Biloxi, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 4:55 PM local time (CST) in Biloxi on December 12, 2026 — 10h 12m of daylight.
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