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Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Race Date

Dec 12, 2026

Location

Biloxi, MS

Runner Favorite90

The Experience

Celebrate a decade of coastal running with the 10th Anniversary Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, a Coastal Running Festival!  This year, 'Cross the Coastline' and embark on a journey of achievement amidst breathtaking beach views. Since its founding in 2016, the KFCU Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon has showcased the vibrant local culture with a stunning beachside run from Pass Christian to Biloxi. Join us for an unforgettable weekend! Kick off the festivities in Gulfport with Packet Pickup and grab your commemorative 10th Anniversary merchandise. Saturday features the Chevron Kids Marathon 1 Mile Run and the Hippie Fish 5K, both held at the Centennial Plaza Resort - Gulfport. Then, head to Keesler Federal Park for the exhilarating Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile and Beer Mile Relays! Sunday, as the sun rises over the Gulf, experience the Full and Half Marathons along the picturesque coastline. Runners who conquer the 5K on Saturday and a Sunday race earn the coveted Double Down challenge medal, a testament to their dedication. The weekend culminates with a Finish Festival inside Keesler Federal Park. Enjoy hot food, cold beer, and the thrill of watching runners achieve their goals on the jumbotron. Join us as we 'Cross the Coastline' and celebrate 10 years of unforgettable running experiences!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Event T-Shirt

Start Location

105 Caillavet St, Biloxi, MS, 39530

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

-0.19 m

Separation

89.4%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles5K1 Miles13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

MS18302MS · 2020 Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Point-to-point course layout.

Quality Score

Runner Favorite90
Methodology
Heritage20/20

27 years running

Size15/15

~2,623 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty19/20

19% returning runners

Course & details11/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 6 photos

National draw10/10

runners from 47 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:11:28

Weather5/10

typical high 66°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

50°

Afternoon (High)

66°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 18,247 finishers actually crossed the line across 27 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

18,247

Median time

2:25:49

Latest turnout

1,942

States

51

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:155:45

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
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