Mainly Marathons Gulf Coast Series
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Gulf Coast Series : March 15 to 18, 2027
The Gulf Coast Series is a four-day multi-state running series held March 15–18, 2027. Each day is a separate race in a different Gulf Coast state: Day 1 in Beaumont, Texas; Day 2 in Jennings, Louisiana; Day 3 in Gulfport, Mississippi; Day 4 in Pensacola, Florida.
Packet pickup is available prior to the series and on race mornings at the start locations. There is no overall time limit for the marathon and shorter distances, but participants must finish at least 30 minutes before any park closing time. Pets are not allowed; strollers are permitted.
Courses and tentative marathon lap counts:
- Marathon (full), Half, 10K, 5K, 50K
- Day 1 Beaumont TX: Quinn Indoor Soccer Complex, paved running path with a short parking lot section, elevation gain ~13′, tentative 12 laps.
- Day 2 Jennings LA: Oil and Gas Park, smooth narrow asphalt path (~4′), elevation gain ~18′, tentative 22 laps.
- Day 3 Gulfport MS: East Beach area, wide smooth concrete path, elevation gain ~13′, tentative 12 laps.
- Day 4 Pensacola FL: Big Lagoon State Park, mostly smooth asphalt road with little shade, elevation gain ~28′, tentative 14 laps.
The series provides centralized aid on the multi-loop courses including varied food and drinks and a mobile kitchen named Loony Lunchbox. All participants receive a shirt and multiple medals for each state completed; completing all four days earns a Series Finisher Medal. Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Registration is offered online, by mail, or in person at packet pickup or on race mornings. Travel distances between daily locations are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
