Gulf Coast Series: March 18 – 21, 2024
Day 1 (Monday, March 18): Beaumont, Texas
Day 2 (Tuesday, March 19): Jennings, Louisiana
Day 3 (Wednesday, March 20): Gulfport, Mississippi
Day 4 (Thursday, March 21): Marianna, Florida
Series Dates: Monday, March 18 – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Race Times: All races will start at 7:30 AM (CT). Optional Early Start available for distances of half marathon or longer.
Early Start: Yes (optional), starting at 6:30 AM (CT); click HERE for details.
Packet Pickup/Pasta Dinner: 4:00-5:30 PM on Sunday, March 17 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!
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
- Citizen’s Lodge Park
- 4574 Lodge Drive
- Marianna, FL 32446
- GPS (map): 30.795684, -85.215752
- Course Surface: Mostly smooth paved path with very little shade.
- Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 20′
- Tentative Course Laps: 12 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): 253 miles, 3:57
- Day 4 (FL) => Appalachian Series: 88 miles, 1:41
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Texas – Louisiana – Mississippi – Florida |
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| Race Type | By 9/30/23 | 10/1/23-11/30/23 | 12/1/23-1/31/24 | After 2/1/24 |
| 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. | ||||
