Organizers unveiled the finisher medals for the 11th annual Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport, and said the race is set for Dec. 12-13.
WXXV News 25 reported Marathon Marketing Director Mike Wattigny said the event is trending toward more than 6,000 runners from all 50 states and multiple countries, and that organizers hope the race will provide sports tourism and economic impact for the Coast. Wattigny told WXXV, “So, the momentum is certainly there and we’re trending now to over 6,000 with runners coming in from all 50 states and multiple countries from around the world.”
WXXV reported each 2026 finisher medal features a different dolphin design, highlighting a course that runs along Highway 90 and passes the Mississippi Aquarium.
WXXV also listed the event options as a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids marathon and a double-down challenge. The report said registered runners can pick up race packets at the CTA building next to the Mississippi Aquarium, and that registration remains available at msgulfcoastmarathon.com.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
