Races Marathon · Biloxi, USA
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is a flat marathon in Biloxi, USA, held each December. A point-to-point route along the Gulf coast from Henderson Point in Pass Christian to Biloxi. The organiser describes it as a fast, flat course with beach views. Mid-December on the Mississippi coast is mild, with race-morning temperatures of about 5 to 16°C. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
December
next: Sunday 13 December 2026
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-December on the Mississippi coast is mild, with race-morning temperatures of about 5 to 16°C.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point route along the Gulf coast from Henderson Point in Pass Christian to Biloxi. The organiser describes it as a fast, flat course with beach views.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $170, rising after 7 December 2026 (2026 race)
Official Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 13 December 2026
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5k
The course in numbers
The route follows the coast with open views of the beach, starting at Highway 90 and Henderson Point in Pass Christian.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- The half marathon uses its own start at Jones Park in Gulfport.
- A sweep vehicle collects runners who fall behind the 13:45 per mile pace.
Pick your goal for Biloxi
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon?
- The next Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is on Sunday 13 December 2026 in Biloxi, USA. It is held each December.
- Is the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon course flat?
- A point-to-point route along the Gulf coast from Henderson Point in Pass Christian to Biloxi. The organiser describes it as a fast, flat course with beach views.
- How do I enter the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $170, rising after 7 December 2026 (2026 race).
- Is the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon: flat terrain, December conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Biloxi build.
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