Gulf Coast Classic 10k & 5k

🏃‍♀️✨ 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

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 paying participants will receive a medal. Grand Trophies go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female runners, and top winners in the following age divisions: 12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+

There will also be awards for the top Best Costumes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall. And best animal costume.

Sponsors, Supporters & Participants

MISSISSIPPI Heroes

City of Long Beach, MS

Keesler Federal Credit Union

Island View Casino

Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

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!