Live Oak Ultra

Intro

Rougarou Running is introducing the highly-anticipated return of Live Oak 50K in a supported run through Biloxi and Ocean Springs, MS. The route will include a run past the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse, along the beach boardwalk and over the bridge to Downtown Ocean Springs, Front and East Beaches, and the sublimely peaceful Gulf Islands National Seashore State Park. The route returns to the start in downtown Biloxi for the finishers' party at Altered Reality Brewing. This isn't like a typical road marathon with water stations each mile, but very well-stocked stations will be available along the route and beverages and a meal at the finish.

Course and Aid

In 2025, Live Oak received overwhelming support from local runners manning the park pavilion station and Ainsley's Angels setting up a wildly fun station on Front Beach. AA is returning again in 2026 to support our ultra runners. Rougarou Running and Live Oak Ultra is a supporter of Ainsley Angels and has and will accommodate the Ainsley Athletes and the support crew. I cant say it better than their website can, so please visit the Ainsley Angels page to read about their organization. The mission of Rougarou Running events is to keep entry fees low so please consider donating an additional amount to Ainsley's Angels when you register. Additional donations will be accepted race day. https://ainsleysangels.org Half-Marathon Course File Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3430688412462428936 50K Course File Link https://www.strava.com/routes/3448768046708646986 br />Please download the GPX file to a phone map app like Gaia, and also to your watch if it has that capability. Pocket-sized turn cards will also be provided at check in and posted online. This is an urban route and designed to limit turns or confusion but navigation and awareness is necessary. There will be neon tape marking along the route indicating turns but don't expect to see signs. Ocean Springs is a very pleasant and runner/cyclist friendly town and this is a safe route with relatively low traffic. Look for section and turn descriptions to be posted in the next few weeks. You are welcome to have personal crew assist you with aid along the route or you can utilize gas stations, cafes, or the famous Tato Nut Donuts on Government St. There will be approx. 6 aid locations with water, Hammer Nutrition (Heed and Gels), and typical fruit and snacks. We may also provide some extra food options if you want something with more substance. There are also random public facilities along the route. You will have 10 hours to complete the course. Some wiggle can be given on the finish line time since we'll be around until evening socializing, but we'd like to not have volunteers waiting around excessively at the later stations. Do your best and make consistent progress. We will do all we can to make sure you get your finish. Aid 1/6 - miles 7.1 / 28.2 - Golden Nugget (unmanned water only), Aid 2/5 miles 9.8/25.6 - Ainsley Angels, Ft Maurepas, Front Beach Dr - Restroom Aid 3 - mile 13.9 - Tri Hard Sports, Porter, Ave Aid 4 - mile 19.5 - Davis Bayou Park Pavilion - Restroom Drop bags are allowed at stations 2/5, 3 and 4, Not 1/6. Please use a small backpack or traditional dropbag and label them with you name and the location. Avoid boxes. It's just an urban 50K. Ziplock bags are great. Label your name and aid location on the bag and they will be collected prior to race start from 7:15-8:00 AM.

Half-Marathon

Location: Altered Reality Brewing - 969 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS Check-in: 9:30 AM Start: 10:00 AM Course: Course will follow the 50K route to Biloxi Beach, across the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge and along Front Beach, visiting the Ainsley Angels aid station. A short loop through Ocean Springs will bring runners back to Biloxi via Howard Ave. The Half-Marathon will have the same great awards and post-race amenities as the 50K. Aid Stations: A Water only - unmanned station at mile 4.5 and 10.4. Ainsley Angels at Ft Maurepas/ Front Beach - mi 7.2. This is a full station with cheering, hydration, extensive snacks and a few food options. An unmanned Hydration and snacks table at Tri-Hard Sports/Porter Ave at mile 8.2. Restrooms: There are portos dispersed along front beach in OS (miles 6.4-7.2) and full restrooms at Ft Maurepas pavilion across the street from the aid station (mi 7.2).

Refund / Cancelation

I offer a very generous policy. If you wish to withdraw anytime before 14 days prior to the race, you'll receive a 100% refund on registration. Taxes and Ultrasignup fees cannot be refunded. If we have a waitlist, I'll give a refund race week as long as there is someone to fill your spot. If you just don't show up and DNS, there is no refund. I don't believe in making double fees off canceled entries and no reason I should charge you for a race you don't run. Ive turned on bib transfers that you can find in the edit registration tab of your profile. I'm not here to make a profit. I just want to provide a great experience for you and will do what I can to accommodate you.

Start and Finish

Location: Altered Reality Brewing - 969 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 50K Start: 8:00 AM 50K Runner check-in will be from 7:15 -7:45 am race day. You will have bib numbers assigned but no physical bibs. Enjoy some coffee and breakfast snacks with a pre-race briefing around 7:50.

Awards / Results

Unique quality awards will be given to all finishers. 50K : Additional awards will be given to top 3 Male and Female and top M/F in each age division Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Seniors (60-69), and Legends (70+). We will be using timing provided by the Ultrasignup app, so you will have your results posted. 13.1M : All finishers will receive awards with the top 3 M/F receiving an additional award. No age group awards for the Half.

Volunteers

Did you volunteer at Live Oak Ultra in 2025? You either get a 50% or 100% entry this year depending on the hours you worked. Please message for your entry. And your entry can also be transferred if you won't be running this year. But you're certainly welcome to return and volunteer for us again. 2026 volunteers will earn free or reduced entry into a future Rougarou Running event or Live Oak 2027. Use the green tab above to register.