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The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is taking place this weekend
Thousands of people are hoping the weather will hold out and be nice this weekend as the annual Gulf Coast Marathon takes off.
Thousands of people are making their way here to South Mississippi to pound the pavement in this weekend’s races, including a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday. Both marathons begin at 7 a.m.
The full marathon begins at Henderson Point in Pass Christian. The half-marathon will take off from Jones Park at the same time Sunday. Both races end at MGM Park in Biloxi.
If you plan to travel along Highway 90 this weekend in these areas you may want to take an alternate route.
Last year, more than 3,500 people signed up and this year it looks like they’ll be topping that number.
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes will join other half-marathoners at Jones Park Sunday.
This is the fourth year of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Founded in 2015, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, a Coastal Running Fest, celebrates the local flare and beauty of running along the scenic beaches from Pass Christian to Biloxi. Races include a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K (3.1 miles) and kids marathon race program (a 1.2 mile fun run). The Coors Light Finish Festival will be held...
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