Live Oak Ultra

Live Oak Ultra - January 31, 2026

Rougarou Running is introducing the highly-anticipated return of Live Oak 50K in a supported run through Biloxi and Ocean Springs, MS. The route will include a run past the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse, along the beach boardwalk and over the bridge to Downtown Ocean Springs, Front and East Beaches, and the sublimely peaceful Gulf Islands National Seashore State Park. The route returns to the start in downtown Biloxi for the finishers' party at Altered Reality Brewing.

This isn't like a typical road marathon with water stations each mile, but very well-stocked stations will be available along the route and beverages and a meal at the finish.

Course and Aid

GPX file and route photos will be available in the coming weeks once finalized. Please download the GPX file to a phone map app like Gaia, and also to your watch if it has that capability. Pocket-sized turn cards will also be provided at check in and posted online. This is an urban route and designed to limit turns or confusion but navigation and awareness is necessary. There will be chalk marking along the route indicating turns but don't expect to see signs. Ocean Springs is a very pleasant and runner/cyclist friendly town and this is a safe route with relatively low traffic. Look for section and turn descriptions to be posted in the next few weeks.

You are welcome to have personal crew assist you with aid along the route or you can utilize gas stations, cafes, or the famous Tato Nut Donuts on Government St. There will be approx. 6 aid locations with water, Hammer Nutrition (Heed and Gels), and typical fruit and snacks. We may also provide some extra food options if you want something with more substance. There are also random public facilities along the route.

You will have 10 hours to complete the course. Some wiggle can be given on the finish line time since we'll be around until evening socializing, but we'd like to not have volunteers waiting around excessively at the later stations. Do your best and make consistent progress. We will do all we can to make sure you get your finish.

• Aid 1/5 - miles 7.1 / 25.6 - Ft Maurepas, Front Beach Dr - Restroom
• Aid 2 - mile 11.1 - Tri Hard Sports - Porter, Ave
• Aid 3/4 - mile 16.0/21.5. - Park Pavilion - Restroom

Drop bags are allowed at stations 1/5, and 3/4, Not 2. Please use a small backpack or traditional dropbag and label them with you name and the location. Avoid boxes. It's just an urban 50K. Ziplock bags are great. Label your name and aid location on the bag and they will be collected prior to race start from 6:15-7:00 AM.

Start and Finish

Runner check-in will be from 6:15 -7am race day. You will have bib numbers assigned but no physical bibs. Enjoy some coffee and breakfast snacks with a pre-race briefing around 6:50.

Refund / Cancelation

I offer a very generous policy. If you wish to withdraw anytime before 14 days prior to the race, you'll receive a 100% refund on registration. Taxes and Ultrasignup fees cannot be refunded. If we have a waitlist, I'll give a refund race week as long as there is someone to fill your spot. If you just don't show up and DNS, there is no refund. I don't believe in making double fees off canceled entries and no reason I should charge you for a race you don't run. Ive turned on bib transfers that you can find in the edit registration tab of your profile. I'm not here to make a profit. I just want to provide a great experience for you and will do what I can to accommodate you.

Awards / Results

Unique quality awards will be given to all finishers. Additional awards will be given to top 3 Male and Female and top M/F in each age division Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59), Seniors (60-69), and Legends (70+). We will be using timing provided by the Ultrasignup app, so you will have your results posted.

Volunteers

Did you volunteer at Live Oak Ultra in 2025? You either get a 50% or 100% entry this year depending on the hours you worked. Please message for your entry. And your entry can also be transferred if you won't be running this year. But you're certainly welcome to return and volunteer for us again. 2026 volunteers will earn free or reduced entry into a future Rougarou Running event or Live Oak 2027. Use the green tab above to register.