# Gulf Coast Grind - **When:** Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 3312 County Rd 257, Surfside Beach, TX, 77541 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-218072-gulf-coast-grind ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SurfsideBeach/GulfCoastGrind?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description ⚠️ OFFICIAL RACE SIGNUP IS ON ULTRASIGNUP This page is for race info only. Signing up here does NOT enter you in the race or hold a spot. 👉 REGISTER HERE ON ULTRASIGNUP If you aren't on the UltraSignup entrant list, you are not registered. Gulf Coast Grind 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K – Run or Ruck Saturday, April 10, 2027 Surfside Beach, 3312 County Rd 257, Surfside Beach, TX 77541 400 runner cap • All runners get medals and swag! Course This course runs along the water at Surfside Beach on the hard-packed sand. Exact starting line: Google Maps Distances & Start Times 50K – 7:00 AM – 3 out-and-back loops + 1 mile Marathon – 7:30 AM – 2 out-and-back loops + 3.1-mile out-and-back Half Marathon – 8:00 AM – 1 out-and-back loop + 5K loop 10K – 8:30 AM – 3.1-mile out-and-back 5K – 8:30 AM – 1.55-mile out-and-back Schedule Saturday, Apr 10 – Packet pickup 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM at the Start/Finish area 7:00 AM 50K • 7:30 AM Marathon • 8:00 AM Half • 8:30 AM 10K/5K Cutoffs 12 hours is the cutoff for the event (7:00 PM). You must start your last loop by 4:00 PM. Drop Downs & Distance Changes Once your race begins, that is the distance you must finish to receive a medal for that distance. There is no dropping distances during the race – you will be listed as a DNF. Online distance changes are open until the Wednesday of race week on UltraSignup: log in, go to Registration History, click Edit on this race, choose the new distance under Switch Event? and check out right away (there is a small UltraSignup fee when moving up). All other changes must be made in person and may not be possible for sold-out distances. Aid Stations Mile 5 Start/Finish Both are FULL aid stations stocked Texas-style: Gatorade, water and electrolyte mix; Coke, ginger ale and maybe orange soda; cookies, candy, peanut butter and Nutella; Pringles, trail mix and chips; PB&Js, bean burrito rolls and fruit. Medical basics (bandages, Vaseline, band-aids – NO NSAIDs) and feminine care products. There is usually a surprise too – we have had sheet cake, pies and watermelon! Cupless Racing We DO NOT have cups at the aid stations. Please bring a reusable cup, bottle or hydration pack. Drop Bags There will be a large tarp area for drop bags at the main aid station. We will take drop bags out to mile 5 when the race starts. Pacers & Crew There are no pacers for this race. Photos Course photos and video: watch on YouTube Parking & Start/Finish Start/Finish line: Google Maps Closest airport: Houston Hobby (HOU) Swag & Awards All runners get medals and swag! Shirts for all distances. Winners Awards Top 3 in each distance (50K / Marathon / Half / 10K / 5K) Top 3 Ruckers in each distance Top 2 Masters (50+) in each distance All awards are Male, Female and Non-Binary. Volunteer With Us Volunteers are the most important part of any race. Shifts run 4–8 hours, and every volunteer gets free park entry, an area to camp, race merchandise, and a meal on race day. 1 shift = 50% off a future Rise Racing registration 2 shifts at one race = a FREE entry into any one of our future races VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP • Questions? Email rob@riseracingco.com Thank You to Our Sponsors Race website: riseracingco.com/gulf-coast-grind --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-218072-gulf-coast-grind](https://runthis.run/event/rs-218072-gulf-coast-grind) — data from Run This (runthis.run).