Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K – May 9th – Long Beach, MS – Long Beach, MS 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Long Beach, MS
Venue
Long Beach - City Limits
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $35.00
Events
Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K - Long Beach, MS, Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K - Group Discount: Contact us for a Group Team Discount Code, Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K - (medal only), Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K - Participant
Includes
Medal, Headband, drawstring bag & T-shirt | Medal and T-shirt
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The Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K takes place on May 9th, 2026, in Long Beach, Mississippi, with registration fees between $10 and $35. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM and is open to both runners and walkers. Held within the Long Beach city limits, this event offers a straightforward distance option for athletes looking for a spring race on the Gulf Coast. Whether you're training for longer events or targeting a standalone 5K, this race provides a low-cost entry point to local competition. Check with the race organizers directly for course specifics, lodging recommendations near the start, and any packet pickup details to plan your travel accordingly.

From the Race 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 p

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K – May 9th – Long Beach, MS – Long Beach, MS 2026?

Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K – May 9th – Long Beach, MS – Long Beach, MS 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Long Beach, Mississippi.

Where is Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K – May 9th – Long Beach, MS – Long Beach, MS 2026 held?

Gulf Coast Root Beer & Bacon 5K – May 9th – Long Beach, MS – Long Beach, MS 2026 is held at Long Beach - City Limits in Long Beach, Mississippi.

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