Gulf Coast Series: March 16 – 19, 2026

Day 1 (Monday, March 16): Beaumont, Texas

Day 2 (Tuesday, March 17): Jennings, Louisiana

Day 3 (Wednesday, March 18): Gulfport, Mississippi

Day 4 (Thursday, March 19): Pensacola, Florida

Series Dates: Monday, March 16 – Thursday, March 19, 2026
Race Times: Regular Start at 7:30 AM (CT). Optional Early Start at 6:30 AM (CT).
Early Start: Optional Early Start is recommended for anyone expecting a 6+ hour finish time. A personal light source (flashlight, headlamp, etc.) is needed.

Packet Pickup Options (packets can be picked up prior to the start of the series or on race day morning):

• Packet Pickup/Pasta Dinner: 4:00-5:30 PM on Sunday, March 15 at Quinn Indoor Soccer Complex 9001 Dishman Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713, GPS (map): 30.095396, -94.200621
• Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: Beginning 1.5 hours before regular start time on race day, at the start line.

Time Limit: None. We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome!
Pets/Strollers: Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers; you’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children.
Group dinners, hotels, and airports: Check Gulf Coast Series Facebook Group.

Hotel Searches: TX,  LA, MS, FL
Discounts: $10 discount on marathon/half marathon to active military, as well as members of any club that will list these events on their calendar. (Active.com requires a code to receive discount, which you can find on the club’s site or by contacting us.) We also offer a discount for local participants; contact us for details.
Food/Aid Stations: Due to our unique multi-loop course setup, we have one giant “aid station,” with more food and drink than you could ever need! Ask anyone who’s run at least one of our races; we’ve got everything from fruit to jelly beans to sandwiches, water to Gatorade to hot coffee, and everything in between. Way more than just granola bars and bananas–we even have our very own mobile kitchen, Loony Lunchbox!

What about the bling?
All participants, regardless of distance, receive a shirt, a Starter Medal (traditional medal with ribbon), a Year Tab Medal (year of completion), and a State Medal (in the shape of the state and details specific to the state) for each state/race they complete in the series. A bonus Series Finisher Medal is earned by those completing all days/states in a series. All of the medals then connect to make a string of bling! 
We even give a special award to each person participating in his or her first full or half marathon!
The best part, the caboose medal, which is earned by the final finisher of each marathon and half marathon!

Registration link is below. You may do any number of races; special medals are awarded to those who complete all four!

Race Locations:

• Day 1: Texas
  • Quinn Indoor Soccer Complex
  • 9001 Dishman Rd
  • Beaumont, Texas 77706
  • GPS (map): 30.095396, -94.200621
  • Course Surface: Paved running path with a short section through the parking lot.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 13′
  • Course Lap Preview
  • Tentative Course Laps: 12 for Marathon

• Day 2: Louisiana
  • Oil and Gas Park
  • 100 Rue de l’Acadie
  • Jennings, LA 70546
  • GPS (map): 30.247136, -92.669225
  • Course Surface: Smooth, narrow (~4′ wide) asphalt path
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 18′
  • Course Lap Preview
  • Tentative Course Laps: 22 for Marathon

• Day 3: Mississippi
  • 1542 E. Beach (across from Courtyard by Marriot)
  • Gulfport, MS 39501
  • First parking bay East of Jones Park
  • GPS (map): 30.369509, -89.080402
  • Course Surface: Wide smooth concrete path
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 13′
  • Course Lap Preview
  • Tentative Course Laps: 12 for Marathon

• Day 4: Florida
  • Big Lagoon State Park
  • 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy
  • Pensacola, FL 32507
  • GPS (map): 30.311078, -87.416974
  • Course Surface: Mostly smooth asphalt road with little shade.
  • Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 28′
  • Course Lap Preview
  • Tentative Course Laps: 16 Laps for Marathon

Travel distances/times between race locations:

• Day 1 (TX) => Day 2 (LA): 95 miles, 1:29
• Day 2 (LA) => Day 3 (MS): 227 miles, 3:23
• Day 3 (MS) => Day 4 (FL): 132 miles, 2:10
• Day 4 (FL) => Appalachian Series: 215 miles, 3:44

Texas – Louisiana – Mississippi – Florida March 16-19 2026
Race Type	By 9/30/25	10/1/25-11/30/25	12/1/25-1/31/26	After 2/1/26
Full	$110	$120	$135	$155
Half	$95	$105	$120	$135
10K	$55	$55	$55	$65
5K	$45	$45	$45	$55
Register Online: HERE!!
Mail-in Registration Form: HERE!!
You may also register during packet pickup or on race day (cash/check/credit card/PayPal). Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to another participant.