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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Stennis Space Center
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Stennis Space Center Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Stennis Space Center Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
79/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
33 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Stennis Space Center Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Forest, Waterfront, Countryside, Coastal, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Stennis Space Center Marathon?

The Stennis Space Center Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 41 m. The course notes also call it flat, fast double-loop course run around the perimeter of the Space Center.

Where does the Stennis Space Center Marathon route go?

The Stennis Space Center Marathon route starts at Cypress House (Building 2411), Stennis Space Center, MS 39529; 8:00 AM start. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Stennis Space Center perimeter and wooded areas with frequent wildlife sightings. Flat, fast double-loop course run around the perimeter of the Space Center.

What should runners know on race day for the Stennis Space Center Marathon?

Packet pickup available 12-6 p.m. Friday Nov 27 at the Mississippi Welcome Center (Pearlington, I-10 & Highway 607); race-day pickup at Cypress House near the start line. No day-of-race registration. 13.

Race character

Scenery

  • Forest
  • Waterfront
  • Countryside
  • Coastal
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
41 m
Net elevation
0 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
18+
Cut-off
7 hours
Qualification status
The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier; all three courses are certified.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
13
Bag drop
Packet pickup available 12-6 p.m. Friday Nov 27 at the Mississippi Welcome Center (Pearlington, I-10 & Highway 607); race-day pickup at Cypress House near the start line. No day-of-race registration.
Medal
All marathon and half-marathon finishers receive a custom-designed medallion.
Finisher tee
Participants receive a colourful long-sleeve tee shirt.

Access and course status

Start
Cypress House (Building 2411), Stennis Space Center, MS 39529; 8:00 AM start
Certified course
USATF certified course

Course facts

Course type
Laps
Surface
Paved roads
Landmarks
Stennis Space Center perimeter, wooded areas with frequent wildlife sightings
Notable features
  • Entry to the federal facility requires a Real ID or passport plus proof of auto insurance
  • all drivers and adult passengers must produce a Real ID on race morning
  • Post-race spread of red beans and rice (Brooklyn's Flavor) with cold beer, soft drinks, sports drink and fruit
  • Flat, fast double-loop course run around the perimeter of the Space Center
  • described as PR-friendly
  • Aid stations staffed by the Stennis Running Club approximately every 2 miles with Kentwood Springs water, Gatorade, bananas and portable toilets

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 14 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 79Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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