Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K

Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS on Saturday, September 28, 2024. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes which celebrates Caregivers from all walks of life including Nonprofessional Family Caregivers along with Professional Caregivers and Heroes including Policemen, Nurses, Doctors, Firemen, Military, EMT.  The funds from this race will go back into the community to build wheelchair ramps for caregivers in need.  We would love for everyone to walk in support of their favorite caregiver or dress in attire such as bacon, a pig, or your favorite beer costume.  

RACE DETAILS: 
General Information:  
$35.00 to participate in 5K, timed by DIVATIMING, with medal and t-shirt to all participants.  If you signup a group and name your group under fundraising, you can register for $25.00.  $10 to just run/walk and support.  No t-shirt, no number, just come and enjoy.  Water & snacks for all, and enjoy the honor.
FREE:  To show up and support but not walk or run :)

COURSE:   The course will start and end at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, go along 2nd Street.  The map will be in the event on Facebook. 

5K AWARDS:  All paying participants will receive a medal.  Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners, and top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+ 

There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes:  1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall.  And best animal costume. 

Business Bingo Participants will include:
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
Perks Coffee Shop & Cafe
Brack Water Wine & Spirits
Kelly's Sports Pub
Back Shak Massage Therapy
Fashion Factory MS VIP
Rock N Roll Sushi - Gulfport, MS
Château Soleil
Rooney's
Moses Men's Wear
Half Shell Oyster House
Coast Roast Coffee
LAZY OAK
Sully's Gulfport
Patio 44 - Gulfport, MS
The Rack House Steaks & Spirits
Murky Waters BBQ - Gulfport

Sponsors, Supporters & Participants
Jameson Irish Whiskey 
Absolut
MISSISSIPPI Heroes
City of Gulfport - Mayor's Office
Downtown Gulfport

Gulfport Main Street AssociationMore to come!! $500 in prizes will be awarded for the winners.