Biloxi, Mississippi (United States of America) - "Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon". The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon showcases the local culture with a beautiful beachside run from Pass Christian to Biloxi. Kick off the weekend in Biloxi for packet pickup and grab some commemorative merchandise to celebrate your accomplishment. Saturday morning is our Chevron Kids Marathon 1 Mile Run and the Margaritaville 5K both held at Margaritaville Resort. Join us inside Keesler Federal Park on Saturday afternoon for the F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile and Beer Mile relays! Sunday starts as the sun rises over the Gulf for the full and half marathons along the coast. Double Down Runners who run the 5K on Saturday in addition to taking part in one of the Sunday races earn the coveted Double Down challenge medal. The weekend culminates at the finish line inside Keesler Federal Park with a Finish Festival complete with hot food, cold beer, an d watching runners cross the finish line on the jumbotron. Packet Pickup Friday, December 13, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 6 a.m. 7:30 a.m. (5K) 6 a.m. 9 a.m. (Kids Marathon) Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 4:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. (Full and Half) Race Times Saturday, December 14, 2024 8 a.m. - Margaritaville 5K start time 9:30 a.m. - Chevron Mississippi Gulf Coast Kids Marathon start time 3 p.m. - F.E.B. Grand Slam Beer Mile start time Sunday, December 15, 2024 7 a.m. - Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and Half Marathon start time Post-Race Celebration The FEB Distributing Finish Fest will be a home run when you complete the half or full marathon races in Keesler Federal Park on Sunday. The Finish Festival is open to the public and runners starting at 8 a.m. and will close at 2 p.m. After running the marathon or half marathon runners can enjoy great music, local bites, and local craft cold beer while cheering on runners as they cross the finish line inside the park. No one serves up a better post-race party than our krewe! Runners will receive free tastes of food or beer with their bib/entry. http://go.evvnt.com/2558432-2?pid=6562