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St. Patrick's Day 5k

5k Racewalker2026-03-14

St. Patrick's Day 5k is a kids' 1/2 mile organized by St. Patrick's Day 5k in Biloxi, MS: Biloxi. A solid choice for runners of all levels.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com WebsiteOfficial race sitegulfcoastrunningclub.org LocationBiloxi, MSRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.0 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"The St. Patrick's Day 5K in Biloxi was my very first race and I loved every minute of it. The flat beachfront course was exactly what I needed as a beginner — no hills, no..."

Perfect First 5K for Beginners — Fun and Festive5K · beginner · Apr 2026

"I've run the Biloxi St. Patrick's Day 5K three years running and it keeps getting better. The Gulf Coast Running Club puts on a genuinely well-organized race — clear signage,..."

Fun St. Paddys Day 5K With Great Gulf Views5K · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.0 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

City 5k layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

5K runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Race-morning execution

This looks more like a race where calm logistics and disciplined pacing matter more than one famous course feature.

Weather bias

Usually weather-dragged

Typical starts are around 61F, so even manageable mornings can still get more expensive later.

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Course Profile

St. Patrick's Day 5k 5k Racewalker course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

How hard is a 5K?

Planning read

77/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Live forecast

Weather read

Light headwind penalty

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

St. Patrick's Day 5k 5k Racewalker weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

-3.5 mph

Interpretation

Light headwind penalty

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 5.0 mphDominant direction NW

Estimated weather effect

+3.19%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-57

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 61.3FAvg wind 8.7 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Mar 8, 2025

Avg temperature

71.0F

Avg wind

6.8 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+2.00% estimated finish-time effect · 22 hourly observations

Race zone

79F

Mostly Sunny

5.0 mph · NW

City center

79F

Mostly Sunny

5.0 mph · NW

Finish area

79F

Mostly Sunny

5.0 mph · NW

Course Breakdown

Where the 5K shifts

Course rhythm

Active segment

Settle

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

St. Patrick's Day 5k 5k Racewalker race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

6 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftStart

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Biloxi, MS should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 5k Racewalker at St. Patrick's Day 5k as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

5k Racewalker planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

St. Patrick's Day 5k official site Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

5k Racewalker

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for St. Patrick's Day 5k 5k Racewalker

Runner reviews live

Course

80/100

Logistics

40/100

Crowd support

93/100

Aid stations

80/100

Finish area

80/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at St. Patrick's Day 5k?

Question 2Is St. Patrick's Day 5k walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at St. Patrick's Day 5k?