Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - March 2026

Event Overview

Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Gulfport, MS in March 2026. 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 Veterans, Disabled & Seniors 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.
• Extras: Water & snacks for all, and enjoy the honor. FREE: To show up and support but not walk or run :)

Course Information

The course will start and end onsite at Centennial Plaza. The map will be in the event on Facebook.

5K Awards

• Medals: All paying participants will receive a medal.
• Grand Trophies: Go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners.
• Age Division Awards: 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 Awards: Awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall, and best animal costume.

Sponsors, Supporters & Participants

• MISSISSIPPI Heroes
• Keesler Federal Credit Union
• Island View Casino
• Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

For more information, please visit the race website: Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K.