Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K

🏃‍♂️ 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.
• Supplies: Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade, bananas, and port-o-lets.
• Medical: Medical staff supplied by AMR with communications at each aid station.
• Certification: This event is sanctioned by both Road Runners Club of America and U.S.A.T.F. All 3 courses are certified.

📋 REGISTRATION FEES

• MARATHON:
  $50 Pre-entry thru. Nov. 23
  $55 Late Nov. 24-28 (6 Hour Time Limit)
• 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
• AGE RESTRICTIONS: 18 years of age minimum for Marathon.

📦 PACKET PICKUP

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.

🏆 AWARDS

• Overall Awards: Custom plaques for Overall, Master, Grand Master, & Senior Master winners (Male & Female).
• Wheelchair Marathon: Custom plaques to top three finishers.
• Race Walkers: Awards for the top 3 race walkers in the Half Marathon and 5K (Male & Female).
• Medallion: Handsome, custom designed medallion to all marathon and half marathon finishers.

📞 CONTACT INFORMATION

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

🛏️ ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn (Slidell): 985-726-9777
Days Inn (Slidell): 985-641-3450
La Quinta (Slidell): 985-643-9770
Best Western Slidell Inn: 985-781-5655
Holiday Inn Hotel/Suites (Slidell): 985-639-0890

🔒 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.

📝 RACE RESULTS

Chip scoring by PELICAN TIMING SERVICES. Results will be posted at:
pelicantimingservices.com
gulfcoastrunningclub.org
runsignup.com

🥤 POST RACE REFRESHMENTS

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

🔗 MORE INFORMATION

For additional details, visit the race website: Stennis Space Center Marathon.