Stennis Space Center Marathon

The marathon held at the Stennis Space Center takes place annually on Thanksgiving weekend, with races starting at 8 a.m. The event's course consists of a full 26.2-mile loop run primarily on paved roads that trace the perimeter of the center. The terrain is notably flat, featuring minimal elevation change ranging from 11 to 35 feet with a total gain and loss of 136 feet which contributes to the course's reputation as fast and conducive to personal record attempts. The landscape alternates betwe