GCCA Run for the Beads 5K
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Event Overview
The Gulf Coast Carnival Association and the Gulf Coast Running Club present the GCCA Annual Run for the Beads. This event takes place in Biloxi, Mississippi, with the starting location at 121 Cadet St. Participants can choose from several different formats and distances, ranging from a children's short-distance run to a competitive walk and a mile-long specialty race.
Distances and Formats
Participants can participate in the following events:
- 5K run
- 5K racewalk
- 1 Mile Beer Mile
- 0.25 Miles Kids' Run
The 5K racewalk requires participants to follow USATF guidelines, which include maintaining contact with the ground at all times and keeping the leading leg straightened from the moment of contact until it passes under the body.
The 1 Mile Beer Mile is open to participants aged 21 and older. This race follows official Beer Mile rules, requiring participants to consume four 12oz beers over the course of one mile. One beer is consumed at the start and one at each quarter-mile interval. This event utilizes the same quarter-mile course as the children's run. Non-alcoholic options are available, and there is a team option for this distance.
Participation Details
Registered participants receive t-shirts while supplies last. Awards are presented for various divisions in the 5K and the 0.25 Miles children's run. For the Beer Mile, awards are designated for the top three male finishers, top three female finishers, and the top team. Registration fees vary by event, with specific rates for members of the Gulf Coast Running Club and children aged 12 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
