Only two more weeks until the runners from around the country descend upon the Mississippi Coast

November 21, 2023

BILOXI, MS./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Thousands of runners will converge on Coastal Mississippi on Dec. 8-10 to participate in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and Coastal Running Fest. The event, now in its 9th year, continues to grow, drawing participants from 46 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom.

“We are thrilled to welcome runners back for our 9th year as the event continues to expand,” said Mike Wattigny, Marketing Director for FRESHJUNKIE Racing. “We extend our gratitude to our dedicated partners and several new sponsors whose support is crucial for the success of this event in Coastal Mississippi.”

Founded in 2015, the marathon, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 10, showcases Mississippi’s local culture with a scenic point-to-point course from Pass Christian to Biloxi. The USATF Certified Boston Qualifier route offers unobstructed beach views and takes participants past some of the coast’s most historic and beautiful homes. The flat, fast, and meandering path culminates with a grand slam stadium finish at MGM Park.

Runners can choose to participate in a Half or Full Marathon on Sunday or the Margaritaville 5K race on Saturday, Dec. 9. Participants completing both events receive a Double Down award for their tenacity. Parents can introduce their kids to running with the 1-Mile Chevron Mississippi Gulf Coast Kids Marathon.

The Finish Festival, celebrating the runners following Sunday’s marathons, will feature local seafood, Mississippi BBQ, beer, and great music.

Sponsors include: Coastal Mississippi Tourism, Visit Mississippi, Chevron, Keesler Federal Credit Union, Beau Rivage, Ingalls, Powerade, F.E.B. Distributing, Fly Llama Brewing, Half Shell Oyster House, and Bienville Orthopedics.

To register for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon or for more information, please visit https://www.mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com. Runners can also take advantage of a special bundle price by registering for both the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and the Louisiana Marathon in January.

Event Details:

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start: Henderson Point, Pass Christian, MS
Finish: MGM Park, Biloxi, MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start: Jones Park, Gulfport, MS
Finish: MGM Park, Biloxi, MS

Margaritaville Mississippi Gulf Coast 5K

Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Margaritaville Resort, Biloxi, MS

Chevron Mississippi Gulf Coast Kids Marathon – 1 Mile
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
9:30 a.m.
Margaritaville Resort, Biloxi, MS

ABOUT FRESHJUNKIE RACING:

FRESHJUNKIE Racing is an event production company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Producing events since 2010, FJR manages, markets, and produces 20 events annually across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Missouri. Creating memorable experiences for 50,000 participants annually, the events produce over $15 Million in economic impact in the communities and $2.7 Million in charitable impact.

For more info visit: https://freshjunkieracing.com/ .