Gulf Coast Series
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Gulf Coast Series (March 15 to 18, 2027)
The Gulf Coast Series is a four-day race series held across four states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. Each day is a separate event in a different location: Beaumont, TX; Jennings, LA; Gulfport, MS; and Pensacola, FL. The series offers multiple distance options and looped course formats with published tentative lap counts and per-lap elevation estimates.
Packet pickup and a pasta dinner are scheduled in Beaumont the day before the series at Quinn Indoor Soccer Complex (9001 Dishman Rd, Beaumont, TX). Race day packet pickup/registration is available at each start area. Online, mail-in, and on-site registration are offered. Entry fees are non-refundable and not transferable.
Course surfaces and tentative marathon lap counts:
- Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 50K distances are offered.
- Beaumont course: paved running path with short parking-lot section, tentative 12 laps for marathon.
- Jennings course: narrow asphalt path, tentative 22 laps for marathon.
- Gulfport course: wide smooth concrete path, tentative 12 laps for marathon.
- Pensacola course: mostly smooth asphalt road with little shade, tentative 14 laps for marathon.
Logistics notes: organizers state there is effectively no time limit for races but participants must respect park closing hours and aim to finish at least 30 minutes before a park closes. A single, centralized aid station setup supplies food and drink. Participants receive a shirt and multiple medals per completed state, with a series finisher medal for completing all days; special awards include a first marathon/half recognition and a caboose medal for the final finisher. Discounts include a $10 reduction for active military and certain club members; local discounts are also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
