Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Mississippi Coast Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 68 m D+ in Biloxi (Mississippi, United States)

LocationBiloxi, Mississippi, United StatesShow on map(30.3960° N, 88.8853° W)
Date & StatusDecember 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +68 m

Mississippi Coast Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Biloxi, Mississippi, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Public Park, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +68 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +40 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com).

Official website
Mississippi Coast Marathon in Biloxi (Work: "Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastPublic ParkMulti-Day

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+68 m8 m - 37 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+40 m11 m - 28 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m14 m - 23 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+68 m D+
Elevation loss
-68 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 37 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.3 % / 0.5 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+68 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS30.3960° N, 88.8853° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 37 m above sea level (+68 m D+, -68 m D-)

Peak: 37 m·at 17.9 km·Ø 0.3 %
8 m18 m27 m37 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km37 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Mississippi Coast Marathon take place?

Mississippi Coast Marathon takes place in Biloxi, Mississippi, US (start area at coordinates 30.396° N, 88.8853° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Mississippi Coast Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +68 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +40 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Mississippi Coast Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +68 m of elevation gain and -68 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 37 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Mississippi Coast Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com).