Run For the Beads 5k
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2025 GCCA Annual Run For the Beads 5k : event overview
The Gulf Coast Carnival Association and the Gulf Coast Running Club present the third annual Run for the Beads 5K on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Biloxi, MS. The event location is 121 Cadet St, Biloxi, MS 39530. The program includes multiple race formats and a kids race.
Distances
- 5k
- Kids' 1/4 Mile
- Beer Mile
Entry, rules and additional details
Entry fees listed on the event page include a 5k price that reflects an included processing fee and separate pricing for members and non-members. The 5k has a member discount and a higher non-member rate; late registration on race morning is listed at $25. The kids' 1/4 mile and Beer Mile have their own entry fees and age limits: the kids race is open to ages 18 and under and the Beer Mile is open to ages 21 to 99. Registration deadlines are given for the kids race and Beer Mile in November 2025.
Awards are planned for top finishers and teams, including top three male, top three female, and top team, and awards for standard divisions in the 5k and kids race. The Beer Mile will use the same 1/4 mile course and beer will be provided by FEB Distributing; non-alcoholic options are available. T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.