Parking for the Saturday Hippie Fish 5K and Chevron Kids Marathon is available at Centennial Plaza Resort (200 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39507).

Parking for the Sunday Half and Full Marathons is available in the Beau Rivage Parking Garage and on the surface streets around Keesler Federal Park (105 Caillavet St., Biloxi, MS 39530).

Parking is NOT available at the Full Marathon start line at Henderson Point.  Runners are required to use the Shuttles to arrive at the Full Marathon start line.

Parking is available in the CTA parking garage (15^th Street and 21^st Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501) for the Half Marathon.  No transportation is provided back to the start line after the race.  Runners are able to use the Shuttles to the Half Marathon start line.

The Marathon will start near Henderson Point in Pass Christian, MS, and the Half Marathon will start near Jones Park in Gulfport, MS. Detailed maps of both areas, as well as instructions for race morning, can be found HERE and in the Official Athlete Guide which will be posted online and emailed to all registered runners prior to the event weekend.

Corrals are self-seeded for The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon weekend.  Pace signs will be displayed in the starting chute to give runners an idea of where they should start based on their mile pace.  Faster runners are near the front and slower paces are near the rear.

For the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Race, finisher medals will be given out shortly after official finishers cross the finish line.

The easiest way to find your family and friends after the race is to have a plan beforehand.  Picking a location to meet your family and friends at Centennial Plaza Resort on Saturday, and Keesler Federal Park on Sunday is advised.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon events sell out capacities will be publicized, if set, in the Fall.  

We plan to have pacers available for the Sunday races.  Pace Groups will be as follows:

MARATHON - 3:00; 3:10; 3:20; 3:30; 3:40; 3:50; 4:00; 4:15; 4:30; 4:40; 5:00

HALF MARATHON - 1:40; 1:50; 2:00; 2:10; 2:20; 2:30

Corrals are self-seeded for The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon weekend.  Pace signs will be displayed in the starting chute to give runners an idea of where they should start based on their mile pace.  Faster runners are near the front and slower paces are near the rear.  All Corrals have the same race start time with no set time gaps or delays between the corrals.  Please pay attention to race announcements, on-site signage and instructions. 

Only registered participants are allowed to run with you on the course. Per USA Track & Field rules, elements that could impede the safety of runners, such as bikes, strollers and pets on the course, are not allowed and therefore NO strollers, bikes, roller blades, dogs, etc. will be allowed in the Sunday Half and Full Marathons. The safety of our runners is our number one priority. By signing or clicking ’I Accept’ on any Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon registration race waiver, you are agreeing to abide by the Rules of Competition. Strollers will be allowed to start at the back of the runner field for the Saturday 5K and Kids Marathon.

Participants will be able to use listening devices during the running of the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, but they do so at their own risk. Runner safety is, and will continue to be, the priority for all of our events. To ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone, we ask that you please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel.

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times, and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings/instructions from police/course officials or the sound of any vehicles and other participants on the course. The abuse of portable headphone devices can result in disqualification. Abuse refers to being so distracted that you become a hazard to your fellow participants, spectators, course marshals, finish line officials, medical personnel, other race officials, police personnel or vehicle traffic.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We must constantly consider the safety of all of our participants, volunteers and spectators and review this rule as well as others in order to ensure the continued safety of our participants.

Lost & Found is located near Gear Check and/or the Results/Awards area. After the event, any items turned in will be kept at our office for two weeks. Clothing items left in the start areas and along the course are immediately donated to charity and not available at any time.  You can contact us at info@msgulfcoastmarathon.com to inquire about items turned in.

We will have a “morning clothes” drop point at both start lines on Sunday. We will transfer your gear back to Keesler Federal Park for you. Please make sure your gear is secured in a bag and marked CLEARLY with your bib number.  

Gear Check closes at 2:30pm on race day and all bags must be picked up before that time. Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is not responsible for gear bags not picked up by 2:30pm, however, remaining bags will be brought to the marathon office.  Please contact us at info@msgulfcoastmarathon.com to claim your bag. After one week, anything remaining is discarded or donated to charity.