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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
121 Cadet St, Biloxi MS
5K · 1 Mile
51–67°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
66–76°F
rain
2024
46–64°F
dry
2023
59–75°F
rain
2022
37–60°F
dry
2021
59–71°F
dry
2020
56–75°F
dry
2019
52–71°F
dry
2018
41–60°F
dry
2017
49–69°F
dry
2016
45–63°F
dry
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About this race
The Gulf Coast Carnival Association has teamed up with the Gulf Coast Running Club to present the third annual Run for the Beads 5K!
Now with a Beer Mile!
- 8:45 AM start for 1/4 Mile
- 9:00 AM start for 5K
- 10:00 AM start for Beer Mile
- Must be 21+
- Beer provided by FEB Distributing
- Awards for top 3 male, top 3 female, and top team
- Beer mile will follow the same 1/4 mile course
- NA options available
- Awards for all the normal divisions in 5k and Kids' 1/4 mile (see race flyer for details).
- 5k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
- If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts
- If you would like to join the GCRC, visit our membership page here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub
- $25 for late registration the morning of the race.
- 1/4 Mile: $15 for children 12 and under
- Beer Mile: $25
- T-Shirts while supplies last
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