Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, strategic pacing required
Runners will face a steady temperature of 59°F at the start, warming slightly to 60°F by the finish. With a consistent headwind throughout the first 24 miles, pacing adjustments will be necessary to conserve energy. Humidity is high at 79%, so runners should monitor their hydration closely. Conditions remain favorable, but a light rain is possible, adding a slight chill as they approach the finish.
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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Race Info
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
