COASTAL MISSISSIPPI
RACE AT THE BEACH
March 27th - 28th, 2026
The swim will utilize a protected saltwater course in the Gulf of America adjacent to the newly rebuilt Gulfport Municipal Marina. Temperatures in March range from 62 to 72 degrees F. The traffic controlled bike course will take athletes east from Jones Park along Beach Rd (US-90) toward Biloxi on a flat and fast, coastal ride. A scenic run will wind through a variety of Gulfport’s coastal neighborhoods, showcasing local southern hospitality and support, a quality in which the area has become known.
The draft-legal and mixed relay courses will be shorter versions of the same great coastal courses featured in the Olympic distance race.
Sunday's age group races will feature the "Daytona Distance" triathlon which consists of a 1mi swim, 35mi bike, and an 9mi run. The sprint triathlon/duathlon will challenge athletes with a 1/2mi swim, 12mi bike and 3.1mi run.
All taking place under the spring sunshine at CLASH Coastal Mississippi.
Admission and parking are completely FREE.
3.27.26
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Draft-Legal Sprint Distance Triathlon
750m Swim
20km Bike
5km Run
3.27.26
/AM
Draft-Legal Sprint Distance Triathlon
750m Swim
20km Bike
5km Run
Events
750m
20km
5km
1500m
40km
10km
300m
4.2k
1k
BY AIR
Gulfport International Airport - 5mi drive
New Orleans International – 1.5hr drive
BY CAR
Gulfport is conveniently located 5mi south of I-10 and within driving distance for a large number of athletes.
PARKING
Jones Park
US-90, Gulfport, MS 39501
Friday: 5:00am–6:00pm
Saturday: 5:00am–6:00pm
Sunday: 5:00am–6:00pm
2026 USAT CCNC Athlete Guide
2026 USAT CCNC Schedule
TRAVEL + TRAINING INFO
Scroll up! We have several partner hotels
We always recommend checking USAT for the most up-to-date rules on wetsuits and water gear.
https://www.usatriathlon.org/multisport/rules
There will be mass start for draft legal as well as the elite waves of Olympic distance for which athletes need to qualify. Contact your conference for qualification details.
Olympic distance swim starts will be rolling starts beyond the elite waves. We emphasize safety and have one of the most qualified and experienced water safety teams in the sport.
Bike Course
On the Olympic Distance bike course, you’ll have two opportunities to receive aid. The on-course nutrition will include:
*There is no Bike Aid Station for the Sprint Draft Legal race or mixed relay.
Run Course
On the run course for all events, you’ll find aid stations approximately every mile. The on-course nutrition will include:
Sure. The Clash Coastal Mississippi swims are pretty straightforward. Courses are shaped like large rectangles and have a nice sandy beach entrance into the water.
Well done! You can find race results on our website here – Clash Endurance Results
You're right, you look fabulous! All race photos can be found at www.finisherpix.com or from our Photos page.
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