12hr Frenzy @ the Fairgrounds

Bay St. Louis Sprint Triathlon

Seawall area south of Our Lady of the Gulf Church

228 S. Beach Blvd.

Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

The Bay Saint Louis Sprint Triathlon is the 11th annual USAT-Sanctioned Sprint Triathlon from Bay Saint Louis Races on July 11, 2026 in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. This race course is one of the few in the world held entirely along a scenic waterfront. The course consists of an 800-yard near-shore swim; a 15-mile bike ride along Beach Boulevard with only 1 turn, and a 3.1-mile run along the Beach Boardwalk. Whether you are a beginner looking for a straight-forward course for your first tri or a seasoned Ironman who wants to see what your bike can do on a fast course, this race is for you!

Event details and schedule

Registration Fees:

April 1 to April 30 - $70 Relay Teams $120

May 1 to June 30 - $80 Relay Teams $135

July 1 to July 10 - $90 Relay Teams $150

NO day of race registration – Swag guaranteed only to first 200 to register

RACE ITINERARY - Subject to Change

Friday, July 10, 2026:

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration at Dan B Restaurant at 109 S. Beach Blvd.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

5:00AM - 6:30AM

Triathlon Check-in and Race Day Packet Pickup is at Dan B Restaurant. There is shelter and lights there & it is very close to the transition area.

5:30AM - 6:45AM

Transition Opens

Transition area will be at the Seawall area south of Our Lady of the Gulf Church at 228 S. Beach Blvd.

6:20AM - 6:45AM

Swim Course Opens for Triathlete Warm-up

6:50AM - 7:00AM

Triathletes line up at the starting line for the swim

7:00AM

RACE START!

On the beach

8:30AM

After Party! Dan B Restaurant at 109 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St Louis, MS 39520

9:30AM

Awards! Dan B Restaurant at 109 S Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520

Race Contact for more information: Leonard Vergunst – 228-380-7037 – [email protected]

Photos and Results can also be found at www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org and many more photos on the GCRC Facebook page.

🎨 Frida 5Kahlo – A Run Worth Painting About!

Saturday, July 11 | 8:00 AM

📍 Starts & Finishes at the Mockingbird Café | 2nd Street, Bay Saint Louis

Join Bay Saint Louis Running Company for the most colorful 5K of the summer—the Frida 5Kahlo! Come dressed in your best Frida Kahlo-inspired look and race through the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis.

🕖 Packet Pickup: 7:00–8:00 AM at the Mockingbird Café on July 12th

🏃‍♀️ Race Start: 8:00 AM

⏱ Manual Timing

🏆 Awards for:

• Overall Male & Female

• Age Groups (5-year increments up to 70+)

• Best Costume

🥂 Post-Race Celebration includes:

Light snacks, water, beer, mimosas, and plenty of Frida flair.

Come kick off Frida Fest in the Bay with this one-of-a-kind race!

The Bay Saint Louis Running Company is excited to present the Cult Classics 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026! Join us for an unforgettable race that starts and finishes at the Mockingbird Cafe on 2nd Street at 8:00 AM.

Come dressed as your favorite cult classic movie character and celebrate the iconic figures of film with us! Whether you’re stepping into the shoes of an 80s hero, a sci-fi legend, or a quirky comedy character, this event is all about having fun, getting creative, and showing off your costume skills.

Event Highlights:

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• Time: 8:00 AM start (packet pickup at 7:00 AM at Mockingbird Cafe)

• Location: Mockingbird Cafe, 2nd Street, Bay Saint Louis

We’re also thrilled to partner with Ainsley’s Angels of South Mississippi as our charity partner. Your participation supports their mission of promoting inclusion and empowering individuals with disabilities to participate in endurance events along the Gulf Coast.

Get ready for an awesome day of costumes, community, and a little friendly competition. We’ll see you at the starting line—don’t forget your costume!

Join us for the Third Annual GCVA 5K Run & Walk!

📍 Long Beach, MS

📅 Saturday, November 7

🕖 Registration: 7:00 AM

🏃 5K: 8:00 AM

👟 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30 AM

🏆 Awards: 10:00 AM

This scenic race begins and ends at beautiful Long Beach Town Green. Enjoy a morning of fitness, community, and celebration as we honor our local veterans.

✨ What to Expect

Age group awards

Overall male & female awards

“Heavy Load” category: Women carry a minimum of 12 lbs and men a minimum of 20 lbs (tactical vest, plates, or rucksack). Top male and female finishers awarded!

Finisher shirts, good food, and post-race celebration at the park!

🎉 Back this year: 1 Mile Fun Run! Perfect for families and those looking for a shorter distance.

❤️ Support Our Veterans

95% of proceeds and donations directly benefit veterans across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Please consider making an additional donation at checkout—your support makes a difference!

👉 Register today and run for a cause that matters.