President’s Birthday Ride at Buccaneer State Park

🏃‍♀️✨ Join Us for the BSL Classic 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run! ✨🏃‍♂️

🎸 “What’s My Pace Again?” – Late 90s / Early 2000s Alternative Edition 🎶

Get ready to rock your run! On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Bay Saint Louis Running Company invites you to lace up and hit the streets for the BSL Classic 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run — our ultimate throwback celebration of alt-rock nostalgia.

📍 NEW Start & Finish: Mockingbird Cafe

⏰ Start Time 5K/10K: 8:00 AM

⏰ Start Time 1 mile: 9:30 AM

🎭 Theme: Channel your inner 90s/2000s icon — think 311, Blink-182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, and more. Costumes encouraged!

🎶 We’re pumped to have live music from the one and only The All Nighters playing at the event this year!

Expect big energy, throwback jams, and serious post-race vibes.

Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the nostalgia, this race delivers all the vibes and none of the dial-up lag.

📦 Packet Pickup

📅 April 10 | 4:00–7:00 PM

📍 The Backyard Beer Garden, 126 Blaize Avenue, Bay Saint Louis

📅 April 11 | 7:00–8:00 AM

📍 At the race start (Mockingbird Cafe)

🎸 Let’s make some noise and run it back — 90s style.

👉 Register now:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/BaySaintLouis/BSLClassic10k

#BSLClassic #WhatsMyPaceAgain #RunBSL #BaySaintLouisRunningCompany #90sRunVibes #AltRockRun

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 – leonardvergunst@gmail.com

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 Run+SUP

Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 7:00 AM

Washington Street Pavilion • Bay Saint Louis, MS

Join us for a one-of-a-kind coastal race in beautiful Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi—ranked in the Top 5 of America’s Best Coastal Small Towns by USA Today!

Now in its fourth year, the Bay Saint Louis Run+SUP combines a 5K run along the scenic beach sidewalk with a 1-mile stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race. This exciting event is hosted by the Bay Saint Louis Running Company and features chip timing, a continuous transition from run to paddle, and individual and relay categories.

Participants can compete solo or as part of a 2-person relay team—one teammate runs, the other paddles. The 5K is an out-and-back route on the beach sidewalk. The 1-mile paddle heads out, then south, parallel to the shoreline, before returning.

🏄‍♀️ BYOPB (Bring Your Own Paddle Board!)

Need a board? Contact Sip Paddle Rental in advance to arrange paddle board rental and delivery to the race start. Arrive early on race day to set up your board on the beach for a smooth transition.

📦 Packet Pickup:

Friday, August 7 | 4:00–7:00 PM

TBT Depot Backyard Beer Garden – 126 Blaize Avenue, Bay Saint Louis, MS

Saturday, August 8| 6:00–7:00 AM

Washington Street Pavilion

🎽 Registration Includes:

Finisher medal for all participants

Commemorative race shirt

Unique overall and age group awards

DJ Doug spinning beachy race-day jams

Snowballs, delicious post-race food, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks

A portion of proceeds benefit the BayRatz Marching Battery

Don’t miss this unforgettable race experience that celebrates fitness, fun, and the Gulf Coast spirit.

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!