Gulf Coast Grind
- Running
- 100 km
- 100 km
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
The date for the 2026 event is Sunday, September 27, 2026. Registration is now open!
About the Race
NEW for 2026: A whole new course! The race is now on Wolfe's Neck Center trails & the neighboring Freeport Conservation Trust trails (Brew Woods & Whippoorwill Woods). There is NO pavement - race is on dirt roads & trails. The loop is 5 miles. 50milers will run it 10 times, 30 milers 6 times, and 10 milers twice. There will only be an aid station at the start/finish area which is passed at every loop. The course runs through the campgrounds so there are also the campground bathrooms & water sources available. There are no cups at any aid station - please carry your own.
Awards will be given to the top two overall male, female, and non-binary finishers in the 10 miler, 30 miler, and 50 miler in the solo events.
Course Marking notes
The course will be marked with repurposed corrugated plastic signs & pin flags.
Race Day Registration/Bib Pickup
Race day registration starts at 6 a.m., at Wolfe's Neck Farm for all racers, including all relay team members. All relay members must be present for the start of the race to hear instructions. Please bring an ID. If you plan to register on race day be sure to allow yourself 30-45 minutes to register, use the bathroom, etc. prior to your race start time.
New for 2026, only 50mi racers may have a pacer - pacers are only allowed for the last 3 loops. Pacers will need to sign a waiver on race day.
Adaptive athletes and athletes with disabilities may have a guide with them for the entire race as needed. Guides will need to sign a waiver on race day.
Due to the course terrain including numerous stairs, wheelchair/handcycle racers are not permitted.
Course Maps
Start/finish is at Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport. The saved Strava course is showing less than 5mi but the RD has run the loop and it is just over 5mi with about 570ft of gain.
Start Times
See below for all available coupons and save on your next registrations.
| 50 Miler no shirt | $70.00 | View |
| 50 Miler with shirt | $80.00 | View |
| 30 Miler no shirt | $60.00 | View |
| 30 Miler with shirt | $70.00 | View |
| 30 Miler - 2/3P Relay no shirt | $120.00 | View |
| 30 Miler - 2/3P Relay with shirt | $150.00 | View |
| 10 Miler no shirt | $50.00 | View |
| 10 Miler with shirt | $60.00 | View |
| 10 Miler - 2P Relay no shirt | $80.00 | View |
| 10 Miler - 2P Relay with shirt | $100.00 | View |
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