Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K - May 9th - Long Beach, MS

Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Long Beach, MS; Long Beach - City Limits, 39560
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

For a Cause
Military & First Responders

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 4, 2025, 7:45 AM CST · Closes May 7, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
5K
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Aug 12, 2025, 3:25 PM CDT · Closes May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
5K
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Jan 4, 2025, 8:03 AM CST · Closes May 7, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

+ 1 more option

5K
Sat, May 9, 8:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Jan 4, 2025, 10:17 AM CST · Closes May 7, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT

The course

From the organizer

Join us for the Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K in Long Beach, MS on May 9, 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: General Information: $35.00 to participate in 5K, with medal and t-shirt to all participants. If you signup a group and name your group under fundraising, you can register for $25.00. $10 to just run/walk and support - no t-shirt, no number, just come and enjoy. Water & snacks for all.

COURSE: The course will start and end in Long Beach, course map to come.

5K AWARDS: All paying participants will receive a medal. Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners, and top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+

There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. And best animal costume.

Sponsors, Supporters & Participants MISSISSIPPI Heroes City of Long Beach, MS City of Long Beach Police Department Keesler Federal Credit Union Weichert Realtors Gulf Properties - Katherine Sutton