Gulf Coast Grind

APR

18

2026

Run along the hard-packed sand of Surfside Beach in Freeport, Texas. This event offers distances from a 5K to a 50K ultramarathon on an out-and-back coastal course. All participants receive a custom medal, swag, and chip timing.

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Freeport, Texas

Website Registration

50 kilometers 26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Course Description

The event takes place at Surfside Beach in Freeport, Texas. The course runs along the water on hard-packed sand.

Distances

The event offers several race distances:

50k (five times out-and-back)
Marathon (6.55 miles out-and-back, twice)
Half Marathon (6.55 miles out-and-back)
10K (3.1 miles out-and-back)
5K (1.55 miles out-and-back)

Event Day

Packet pickup is available at the start/finish area from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The event has a 20-hour cutoff time.

Included Amenities

Registered runners receive a custom medal, a choice of swag, chip timing, and free race photos. The event features full aid stations and volunteer support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km

50k

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

1/2 Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km