Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

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Sports & AdventureBiloxi
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe race's course runs directly along the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon in Biloxi

The Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is an annual road race held along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, offering marathon, half marathon, 5K, kids' marathon, and a novelty beer mile among its race weekend events. Sponsored by Keesler Federal Credit Union, it draws runners for a coastal course along Biloxi and the surrounding Gulf Coast.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast, anchored by Biloxi's beaches and casino resorts, has built a running event around its scenic coastal geography in the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, named for its sponsor Keesler Federal Credit Union and closely associated with the nearby Keesler Air Force Base community.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The race's course runs directly along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, giving runners water views for much of the route in a region better known nationally for casinos and beaches than for distance running, a combination that has helped the event build a following among runners looking for a scenic winter or early-season coastal marathon

02

The mystery stays covered

Its race weekend bundles in unconventional additions like a novelty beer mile alongside the standard distance races, giving the event a broader, more festival-like weekend atmosphere than a typical single-day marathon

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race maintains its coastal course along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as its defining feature each year

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside a bundled race weekend format that pairs the marathon and half marathon with shorter family-oriented distances and novelty events like the beer mile

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, plan transport around the exact Biloxi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Standard running attire appropriate to the distance and the Gulf Coast's typical race-day weather, which can range from cool mornings to warmer midday temperatures; layers that can be shed...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, stay near the part of Biloxi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.40 N, 88.89 WOpen in Google Maps

Biloxi, MS

Nearest airportMSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans
TransportFor Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, plan transport around the exact Biloxi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, stay near the part of Biloxi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Biloxi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Biloxi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearStandard running attire appropriate to the distance and the Gulf Coast's typical race-day weather, which can range from cool mornings to warmer midday temperatures; layers that can be shed during the race are recommended.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon?

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is listed for December · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Biloxi, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Biloxi, MS

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmississippigulfcoastmarathon.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
Source statusOfficial source linked
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