You start in Pass Christian and run east along the Gulf for 26 miles to Biloxi, with the sand and open water on your right for most of the morning. The course is as flat as they come, just 163 feet of gain, but the wind coming off the water can decide your day, so pack a light layer and tuck in behind a group when it blows. The only real climb is the Interstate 110 ramp in the last two miles, which arrives when you least want it, just before the finish at the baseball stadium. The marathon and half are Sunday, December 13, 2026, with a 5K, kids race and beer mile on Saturday; marathon entry was $150 before the October 26 price increase, and the six-hour limit is generous for steady runners.
Point-to-point along the Gulf beachfront from Pass Christian to Biloxi, very flat except for the Interstate 110 ramp in the final two miles before the baseball-stadium finish.
Price increases after 2026-10-26 11:59 p.m. CDT; final closing date not stated. Open now (as of 2026-10-13). Marathon $150 (list $190), half $135 ($170), 5K $40, kids $20, beer mile $30 as of October 2026. Register ↗
- The marathon has a 6-hour time limit (13:45/mile). ↗
- Point-to-point from Pass Christian to Biloxi with 163 ft of gain and 151 ft of loss. ↗
- Marathon finishers grew from 478 in 2023 to 766 in 2025. ↗
- The course finishes at the Biloxi baseball stadium (MGM Park) and the only notable climb is the I-110 ramp in the last two miles. ↗
- Marathon entry was $150 (list $190) before the October 26, 2026 price increase. ↗
Checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site before booking travel.