About the Summer Beach Run
The course runs a certified loop along the beach in Pass Christian, flat enough that most runners here are chasing a time. There is no real climb to speak of, and the surface stays consistent throughout. A kids' short dash runs separately, so the morning has two distinct waves rather than one big mixed start.
Food, fruit, and soda are out at the finish. The Gulf Coast Running Club organizes the race, so the crowd around the start tends to skew toward people who run together regularly, and the post-race atmosphere reflects that.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/1/2026 08:00$22
5K8/1/2026 08:00$22
0.5 Miles8/1/2026 08:45$15
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