Skip to main content

Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K

Sat September 27, 2025 Gulfport, MS 39507 US Directions

Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5k

Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K & Glow Fun Run

$35 6:00PM CDT - 9:00PM CDT Registration ends September 26, 2025 at 7:30am CDT

Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - Group Discount: Contact us for a Group Team Discount Code

$25 10:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration Opens August 12, 2025 at 7:25pm CDT

Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - (medal only)

$15 10:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration ends September 26, 2025 at 7:00am CDT

Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - Participant

$10 10:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration ends September 26, 2025 at 7:00am CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Gulfport/GulfCoastBeerandBacon5K.

Place

Centennial Plaza
200 E Beach Blvd
Gulfport, MS US 39507

Description

Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS in March 2026. 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 Veterans, Disabled & Seniors 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.

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

$500 in prizes will be awarded for the winners.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Directions

Facebook

Join this event and invite your friends on Facebook.

Race Participant Survey

Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.

Did you participate in the race?
Would you recommend this race to a friend?

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.