Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K

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Building 2411, Stennis Space Center MS

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K

DATE: Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday, November 29, 2025
TIME: 8 a.m. start for all races

THE COURSE

The Stennis Space Center offers runners a beautiful, picturesque 26.2 mile run around the perimeter of the Space Center. Run on paved roads, through the lovely wooded areas where wildlife sightings are frequent. The course is flat, fast, and PR friendly, with usual temperatures in the upper 50’s at the start and lower 70’s by the finish.

Course services: Stennis Running Club aid stations approximately every 2 miles (Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade, bananas, and port-o-lets).
Mile markers: Clearly visible directional signs.
Medical staff: Supplied by AMR.
Communications: At each aid station.

This event is sanctioned by both Road Runners Club of America and U.S.A.T.F. All 3 courses are certified. Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. No walkers in the marathon, please. (6hr time limit) (18 years of age min.)

To view the Course Map click on the Race Course Map tab at the top of the page.

The race will be chip timed by Pelican Timing Services!

REGISTRATION

NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Package pickup available on race day at the Cypress House near start line.

SHIRTS

Colorful long sleeve tee shirts to all participants.

REGISTRATION FEES

MARATHON: $50 Pre-entry thru. Nov. 23, $55 Late Nov. 24-28 (18 years of age min.)
HALF MARATHON: $45 Pre-entry thru Nov. 23, $50 Late Nov. 24-28
5K RACE: $30 Pre-entry thru Nov. 23, $35 Late Nov. 24-28

CONTACT INFORMATION

Race Director (Leonard) (228) 380-7037 or
Stennis Wellness Center (228) 688-3950

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP/REGISTRATION

Available from 12-6 p.m. Friday, November 28, at the Mississippi Welcome Center (Pearlington in Hancock County) located on the corner of I-10 & Hwy. 607.

OVERALL AWARDS

Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K: Custom plaques for Overall, Master, Grand Master, & Senior Master winners (Male & Female)

Half Marathon Race Walkers & 5K Race Walkers: The 1st (3) race walkers in the Half Marathon and 5K. (Male & Female)

Wheelchair Marathon: Custom plaques to top three finishers.
Handsome, custom designed medallion to all marathon and half marathon finishers.

AGE GROUP AWARDS

Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K will be awarded male & female three deep. Must be Over 18 for Marathon.

12 years & under
13-18 years
19-24 years
25-29 years
30-34 years
35-39 years
40-44 years
45-49 years
50-54 years
55-59 years
60-64 years
65-69 years
70 & Over years

Awards Presentation

Immediately after each individual race:
5K at 8:45, Half Marathon at 10:30, Marathon at 1 p.m.

RACE RESULTS

Chip scoring by PELICAN TIMING SERVICES. The Complete Race Results for all 3 races will be posted at these websites:
pelicantimingservices.com
gulfcoastrunningclub.org
runsignup.com

Results by Text and/or Email Upon Finishing Your Race: You will also be able to receive your results by text and/or email message during the race. You will be able to set this up during online registration.

POST RACE REFRESHMENT

All participants will be served delicious red beans and rice (Brooklyn's Flavor) with cold beer, soft drinks, sports drinks, and fruit.

SECURITY

Allow up to 15 minutes extra time entering Main security gate on race morning. You must have a Real ID or Passport & proof of auto insurance ready. All drivers and adult passengers must produce a Real ID on race morning. Please arrive early and expect possible delays for ID checks. EVERY ADULT must present acceptable ID to be allowed into the Stennis Space Center.

Disclaimer

The United States Government does not endorse any commercial product, process or activity through its agreements with non-government entities. The use of the name “Stennis Space Center” does not constitute nor imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government of any commercial product, process, activity or service.