Races

Want to run a 10K? Thinking about beginning training for a half marathon and need a place to start? Whether it’s your first 10K or your first 10K in a while, we’ll get you across the finish line with our 6-week training program!   Our experienced coaches will run with you three times per week in the six weeks leading up to the race. You’ll gain the confidence, techniques, and fitness needed to cross the finish line strong. We can’t wait to see you!             🗓 Event Details & Schedule       Dates: February 23, 2026 – April 3, 2026   Weekly Training Options:   Monday & Wednesday   Bay St. Louis Group: 5:30 AM📍 Washington Street Pavilion598 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520Diamondhead Group: 5:15 AM📍 East Rec (Diamondhead)     Saturday Long Run (All Groups Together)   7:00 AM📍 Washington Street Pavilion (unless otherwise noted)     Washington Street Pavilion is our default location. Occasionally, we’ll use other locations and will notify yo

Crescent City Classic Party Bus       Bay Saint Louis Running Company   Join us for a stress-free, high-energy ride to the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans!   We’re bringing back the BSL Run Co Party Bus for race day — because parking stress and post-race traffic are not the vibe.       What’s Included:       • Round-trip transportation (Bay St. Louis → New Orleans → Bay St. Louis) • Water, bananas, and granola bars • Post-race beer + champagne on the ride home • No parking hassles • No driving after the after-party • Access to hang out at our Crescent City Classic team tent             Who Can Ride?       FREE for 10K Camp participants (10K Camp includes entry into the BSL Classic AND the Crescent City Classic Party Bus.)   $40 per person for all others Friends, spouses, family members, walkers, runners — or anyone who just wants to come enjoy the day in New Orleans and celebrate with us.   Limited seats available. Once the bus fills, registration will close.             Run

🏃‍♀️✨ Join Us for the BSL Classic 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run! ✨🏃‍♂️ 🎸 “What’s My Pace Again?” – Late 90s / Early 2000s Alternative Edition 🎶   Get ready to rock your run! On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Bay Saint Louis Running Company invites you to lace up and hit the streets for the BSL Classic 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run — our ultimate throwback celebration of alt-rock nostalgia.   📍 NEW Start & Finish: Mockingbird Cafe ⏰ Start Time 5K/10K: 8:00 AM ⏰ Start Time 1 mile: 9:30 AM 🎭 Theme: Channel your inner 90s/2000s icon — think 311, Blink-182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, and more. Costumes encouraged!   🎶 We’re pumped to have live music from the one and only The All Nighters playing at the event this year! Expect big energy, throwback jams, and serious post-race vibes.   Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the nostalgia, this race delivers all the vibes and none of the dial-up lag.   📦 Packet Pickup &#x1

Bay St. Louis Sprint Triathlon  Seawall area south of Our Lady of the Gulf Church  228 S. Beach Blvd. Bay Saint Louis, MS  39520   The Bay Saint Louis Sprint Triathlon is the 11th annual USAT-Sanctioned Sprint Triathlon from Bay Saint Louis Races on July 11, 2026 in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.   This race course is one of the few in the world held entirely along a scenic waterfront.  The course consists of an 800-yard near-shore swim; a 15-mile bike ride along Beach Boulevard with only 1 turn, and a 3.1-mile run along the Beach Boardwalk.  Whether you are a beginner looking for a straight-forward course for your first tri or a seasoned Ironman who wants to see what your bike can do on a fast course, this race is for you!    Event details and schedule    Registration Fees:  April 1 to April 30 -       $70                 Relay Teams $120May 1 to June 30 -       $80                 Relay Teams $135July 1 to July 10 -         $90                 Relay Teams $150 NO day of race registr

🎨 Frida 5Kahlo – A Run Worth Painting About! Saturday, July 11 | 8:00 AM 📍 Starts & Finishes at the Mockingbird Café | 2nd Street, Bay Saint Louis   Join Bay Saint Louis Running Company for the most colorful 5K of the summer—the Frida 5Kahlo! Come dressed in your best Frida Kahlo-inspired look and race through the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis.   🕖 Packet Pickup: 7:00–8:00 AM at the Mockingbird Café on July 12th 🏃‍♀️ Race Start: 8:00 AM ⏱ Manual Timing   🏆 Awards for: • Overall Male & Female • Age Groups (5-year increments up to 70+) • Best Costume   🥂 Post-Race Celebration includes: Light snacks, water, beer, mimosas, and plenty of Frida flair.   Come kick off Frida Fest in the Bay with this one-of-a-kind race!

🏃‍♂️🏄‍♀️ The Bay Saint Louis Run+SUP Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 7:00 AM Washington Street Pavilion • Bay Saint Louis, MS   Join us for a one-of-a-kind coastal race in beautiful Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi—ranked in the Top 5 of America’s Best Coastal Small Towns by USA Today!   Now in its fourth year, the Bay Saint Louis Run+SUP combines a 5K run along the scenic beach sidewalk with a 1-mile stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race. This exciting event is hosted by the Bay Saint Louis Running Company and features chip timing, a continuous transition from run to paddle, and individual and relay categories.   Participants can compete solo or as part of a 2-person relay team—one teammate runs, the other paddles. The 5K is an out-and-back route on the beach sidewalk. The 1-mile paddle heads out, then south, parallel to the shoreline, before returning.   🏄‍♀️ BYOPB (Bring Your Own Paddle Board!) Need a board? Contact Sip Paddle Rental in advance to arrange paddle boa

The Bay Saint Louis Running Company is excited to present the Cult Classics 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026! Join us for an unforgettable race that starts and finishes at the Mockingbird Cafe on 2nd Street at 8:00 AM.   Come dressed as your favorite cult classic movie character and celebrate the iconic figures of film with us! Whether you’re stepping into the shoes of an 80s hero, a sci-fi legend, or a quirky comedy character, this event is all about having fun, getting creative, and showing off your costume skills.   Event Highlights:  • Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026  • Time: 8:00 AM start (packet pickup at 7:00 AM at Mockingbird Cafe)  • Location: Mockingbird Cafe, 2nd Street, Bay Saint Louis   We’re also thrilled to partner with Ainsley’s Angels of South Mississippi as our charity partner. Your participation supports their mission of promoting inclusion and empowering individuals with disabilities to participate in endurance events along the Gulf Coast.   Get ready for an awesom

15th Annual Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot  Thursday, November 26, 2026 Bay St. Louis Train Depot • 1928 Depot Way Bay St. Louis, MS  39520   Event details and schedule  Race Times: 5K - 8:00 am 1 mile - 9:00 am Awards at 9:30 am  Packet pickup and registration available: 11-21-26 & 11-22-26 @ The Backyard Beer Garden from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. 126 Blaize Avenue, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520 11-23-26 @  The Depot 1:00 - 6:00 PMRace Day Registration and Packet Pickup will begin at the Train Depot from 6:30am till 8am for the 5K and the 1 Mile.   Awards for the 5k go to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female, First Overall Masters Male and Female and to the top three finishers in the age groups. (5 yr. increments) 1st Place - Turkey 2nd Place - Stuffing 3rd Place - Cranberry Sauce   Thanks & Giving go together, what better way to say thanks than by giving back to the charity of your choice?! The 15th Annual Turkey Trot will be held in downtown Bay St. Louis to benefit the charity of you