Runners will face a steady temperature of 59°F at the start, rising slightly to 60°F by the finish. With maximum winds of 14 mph from the east creating a headwind through the first 24 miles, pacing adjustments will be crucial early on. The high humidity at 79% suggests runners should prioritize hydration. As the course flattens, conditions will remain favorable, but a crosswind will emerge in the final two miles.
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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
