Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K

🍻 Event Overview

Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS on Saturday, September 27, 2025. 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 caregivers 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

• Participation Fee: $35.00 to participate in 5K, timed by DIVATIMING, with medal and t-shirt to all participants.
• Group Registration: If you signup a group and name your group under fundraising, you can register for $25.00.
• Support Option: $10 to just run/walk and support. No t-shirt, no number, just come and enjoy.
• Refreshments: Water & snacks for all, and enjoy the honor.

📍 Course Information

The course will start and end at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, go along 2nd Street. The map will be in the event on Facebook.

🥇 Awards

• Finishing Medal: All paying participants will receive a medal.
• Top Awards: Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners.
• Age Divisions: Awards for top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under: 13-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80+
• Costume Contest: There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. And best animal costume.

🎉 Business Bingo Participants

Participants will include:

• Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
• Perks Coffee Shop & Cafe
• Brack Water Wine & Spirits
• Kelly's Sports Pub
• Back Shak Massage Therapy
• Fashion Factory MS VIP
• Rock N Roll Sushi - Gulfport, MS
• Château Soleil
• Rooney's
• Moses Men's Wear
• Half Shell Oyster House
• Coast Roast Coffee
• LAZY OAK
• Sully's Gulfport
• Patio 44 - Gulfport, MS
• The Rack House Steaks & Spirits
• Murky Waters BBQ - Gulfport

🤝 Sponsors and Supporters

Sponsors and supporters include:

• Jameson Irish Whiskey
• Absolut
• MISSISSIPPI Heroes
• City of Gulfport - Mayor's Office
• Downtown Gulfport
• Gulfport Main Street Association

More to come!! $500 in prizes will be awarded for the winners.

For more information, visit: Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K.