Gulf Coast Grind
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Event overview
The Gulf Coast Grind is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Freeport, TX, at 3312 County Rd 257. The event offers multiple distances:
- 100K
- 100k Relay
- 50k
- Marathon (26.2M)
- Half Marathon (13.1M)
- 10K
- 5K
Registration closes on the same day as the event, Saturday, April 18. The event uses a 20-hour overall cutoff.
Course, format and services
The course runs along the water at Surfside Beach on hard-packed sand. Race formats are out-and-back loops with the following structures:
- 100K - six loops, 5-mile out-and-back
- 100k Relay - same course as the 100K (relay format)
- 50k - 5-mile out-and-back repeated three times
- Marathon (26.2M) - 6.55-mile out-and-back repeated twice
- Half Marathon (13.1M) - 6.55-mile out-and-back
- 10K - 3.1-mile out-and-back
- 5K - 1.55-mile out-and-back
Packet pickup occurs at the start/finish area on race day. Participants receive a custom medal and a choice of swag, and the event provides volunteer support, full aid stations, chip timing, and free race photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
