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 road-running series across four states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. Each day is a separate race held in a different city, with marathon and shorter distance options offered at each location.
Daily venues and course highlights:
- Beaumont, Texas : Quinn Indoor Soccer Complex. Paved running path with a short parking-lot section. Tentative marathon laps: 12. Elevation gain per lap: ~13'.
- Jennings, Louisiana : Oil and Gas Park. Smooth narrow asphalt path (about 4 feet wide). Tentative marathon laps: 22. Elevation gain per lap: ~18'.
- Gulfport, Mississippi : East Beach area near Jones Park. Wide smooth concrete path. Tentative marathon laps: 12. Elevation gain per lap: ~13'.
- Pensacola, Florida : Big Lagoon State Park. Mostly smooth asphalt road with little shade. Tentative marathon laps: 14. Elevation gain per lap: ~28'.
Distances offered:
- Marathon (Full)
- Half marathon
- 50K
- 10K
- 5K
Support and logistics: Packet pickup is available before the series and at the start line on race mornings. The event maintains a no runner left behind policy and generally imposes no official time limit, but participants must finish at least 30 minutes before park closing times. A single large aid station supports the looped courses, supplying water, sports drink and a variety of foods; a mobile kitchen named Loony Lunchbox serves the races. Entry fees vary by race and registration date; a $10 discount applies to active military and to members of clubs that list the events on their calendars. Multiple medals and a shirt are awarded per state race, with a Series Finisher medal for completing all days and special awards for first time full or half marathoners and for the final finisher. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
