location_city Gulfport
location_on Mississippi
flag United States
calendar_today 13 Mar, 2026
directions_run Running
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RegisterJoin us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS in March 2026. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes which celebrates Caregivers from all walks of life including Nonprofessional Family Caregivers along with Professional Caregivers and Heroes including Policemen, Nurses, Doctors, Firemen, Military, EMT. The funds from this race will go back into the community to build wheelchair ramps for Veterans, Disabled & Seniors in need. We would love for everyone to walk in support of their favorite caregiver or dress in attire such as bacon, a pig, or your favorite beer costume.
RACE DETAILS:
General Information:
$35.00 to participate in 5K, timed by DIVATIMING, with medal and t-shirt to all participants. If you signup a group and name your group under fundraising, you can register for $25.00. $10 to just run/walk and support. No t-shirt, no number, just come and enjoy. Water & snacks for all, and enjoy the honor.
FREE: To show up and support but not walk or run :)
COURSE: The course will start and end onsite at Centennial Plaza. The map will be in the event on Facebook.
5K AWARDS: All paying participants will receive a medal. Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners, and top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+
There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. And best animal costume.
Sponsors, Supporters & Participants
MISSISSIPPI Heroes
Keesler Federal Credit Union
Island View Casino
Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mar 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
18:00
Mar 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
18:00
Mar 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
18:00
Mar 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
18:00
Mar 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
18:00
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Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.
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location_on Gulfport, Mississippi, US
calendar_today Mar 29, 2026
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