Running on the Gulf Coast

The Ultimate Guide to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Weekend

Looking for a scenic route during you time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast? Check out a few runner favorites below – all offer incredible views.  

• Ocean Springs – Biloxi Bridge (1.07 miles one way)
• Bay St. Louis Bridge (2.1 miles one way)
• Beach Boulevard (distances vary based on start and end point and includes all of Harrison County, and portions of Hancock and Jackson counties)  
   

Find a group to run with while you’re here!

• Icy Pint Athletics (all runs begin at 7 p.m.) 
  • Happy Hour Fun Runs 
    • Bay St. Louis - Thursdays at Mockingbird Cafe (110 South 2nd Street)
    • Gulfport - Thursdays at Irish Coast Pub (1307 25th Ave.)
    • Ocean Springs - Thursdays at Ocean Springs Plaza (1010 Government Street) 
• Run N Tri 
  • Monday Fun Run at 6 p.m. at the Gulfport shop (Suite D, 9138 Carl Legett Rd) 
  • Friday Mississippi Mud Pirates 
    • First Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m. from the Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company (7030 Roscoe-Turner Rd, Kiln) 
    • Third Friday of every month at 6 p.m. from the Ugly Pirate (144 Demontluzin Ave F, Bay St Louis) 
• Tri Hard Sports 
  • Two for Tuesday Fun Run at 6:30 p.m. starting at 430 Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs