Runners will face a cool start at 59°F, gradually warming to 62°F by the finish. With a steady headwind throughout the first 24 miles at 14 mph, pacing adjustments will be crucial, especially in the exposed stretches. Humidity is high at 79%, suggesting a conservative start is wise. The final miles will benefit from a tailwind, providing a boost as they approach the finish.
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The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon starts at Henderson Point in Pass Christian and follows the Gulf shoreline along Highway 90 through Gulfport to a finish at the ballpark in Biloxi. The course is flat, USATF-certified (MS20007MS) and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The half marathon starts at Jones Park in Gulfport and finishes at the same ballpark, and the weekend adds a 5K and a one-mile kids' race on Saturday. The marathon course records are 2:18:03 for men (Jonathan Mott, 2020) and 2:43:36 for women (Ann Centner, 2020).Source
