Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon race day weather
Cool conditions, steady headwind
Runners will face a cool start at 59°F with a slight increase to 60°F by the finish. Winds will create a consistent headwind throughout the first 24 miles, potentially affecting pacing. Humidity is high at 79%, which may feel challenging; therefore, runners should consider adjusting their pace and staying hydrated. Overall, conditions remain favorable for a strong race performance.
The finish is 24 miles from the start, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 59° and finish around 10:55 AM in 60°.
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About the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon starts at Henderson Point in Pass Christian and follows the Gulf shoreline along Highway 90 through Gulfport to a finish at the ballpark in Biloxi. The course is flat, USATF-certified (MS20007MS) and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The half marathon starts at Jones Park in Gulfport and finishes at the same ballpark, and the weekend adds a 5K and a one-mile kids' race on Saturday. The marathon course records are 2:18:03 for men (Jonathan Mott, 2020) and 2:43:36 for women (Ann Centner, 2020). Source
