Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run
Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Long Beach, MS, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waveland, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Long Beach, MS
Population
16,876
as of 2023
City Elevation
19 ft
Nearest Airport
GPT
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
107
Days to train
- Race
- Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run
Nov 7, 2026