Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States
Oct 03, 2026
Running
About this race
Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk
October 3, 2026
499 Front Beach Dr.
Ocean Springs, MS. 39564
Event Times:
Survivor Event at 4:00 pm
5K starts at 4:30 pm
1 Mile starts at 5:30 pm
Family Fun and Room to Run
Join us for the 6th Annual Sunset on Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 3rd. This family friendly event will include food, live music, and kids activities. For the kids, we will have a face painter, a balloon guy and there is a park and the beach nearby to enjoy after the race.
Join us in honor of Cancer Survivors and their families. In conjunction with our fundraising efforts, our goal at this event is to raise awareness and honor the many people in our community who are affected with all types of malignancies and to celebrate all of our survivors. All proceeds will support Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and a portion of theses proceeds also support the American Cancer Society. About the Sunset on Cancer Run
The Sunset on Cancer Run helps provide essential aid through Singing River Foundation’s Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society. The fund assists patients with medications, dental work, and transportation as well as makes improvements to the Cancer Center. Early Registration Fees: 1 mile Fun Run - $15.00 1 mile Fun Run and 5k - $40.00 5k - $30.00 5k Student - $20.00 (must show student ID) Team 5k - $25.00 Each team member Late Registration Fees:
2:00pm on Race Day
$35 for 5K Run/Walk
$20 for 1 Mile Fun Run No Team Registration available on Race Day T-Shirt and race bag guaranteed if registered by September 5th. Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time): Packet Pickup will begin at 2:00 pm on race day at race site Age Groups for the 5K: (1-14,15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,etc. 70+): Awards: 1 Mile: Top 3 Overall Male & Female for age categories of 6 & Under, 7-9 yr. old, 10-12 yr. old 5K: Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group for the 5K Teams: Award for Largest Team, Best Team Costume and Best Spirit Team Refund Policy: We have a No Refund Policy. Please consider your registration as a donation if you are unable to attend the event. All sales are final. Cancellation Policy: If the weather is deemed to be unsafe to participate in, the race has the right to cancel the run and registration fees are non-refundable.
Join us in honor of Cancer Survivors and their families. In conjunction with our fundraising efforts, our goal at this event is to raise awareness and honor the many people in our community who are affected with all types of malignancies and to celebrate all of our survivors. All proceeds will support Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and a portion of theses proceeds also support the American Cancer Society. About the Sunset on Cancer Run
The Sunset on Cancer Run helps provide essential aid through Singing River Foundation’s Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society. The fund assists patients with medications, dental work, and transportation as well as makes improvements to the Cancer Center. Early Registration Fees: 1 mile Fun Run - $15.00 1 mile Fun Run and 5k - $40.00 5k - $30.00 5k Student - $20.00 (must show student ID) Team 5k - $25.00 Each team member Late Registration Fees:
2:00pm on Race Day
$35 for 5K Run/Walk
$20 for 1 Mile Fun Run No Team Registration available on Race Day T-Shirt and race bag guaranteed if registered by September 5th. Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time): Packet Pickup will begin at 2:00 pm on race day at race site Age Groups for the 5K: (1-14,15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,etc. 70+): Awards: 1 Mile: Top 3 Overall Male & Female for age categories of 6 & Under, 7-9 yr. old, 10-12 yr. old 5K: Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group for the 5K Teams: Award for Largest Team, Best Team Costume and Best Spirit Team Refund Policy: We have a No Refund Policy. Please consider your registration as a donation if you are unable to attend the event. All sales are final. Cancellation Policy: If the weather is deemed to be unsafe to participate in, the race has the right to cancel the run and registration fees are non-refundable.
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 03, 2026
1.6K
5:30 PM
$15.00
Open
5K Run/Walk
Oct 03, 2026
5K
4:30 PM
$30.00
Open
1 Mile & 5K Combo
Oct 03, 2026
5K
4:30 PM
$40.00
Open
5K Student
Oct 03, 2026
5K
4:30 PM
$20.00
Open
5K Teams for Discounted Price
Oct 03, 2026
5K
4:30 PM
$25.00
Open
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ocean Springs.
Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average)
20.2°
/
Maximum temperature (race-day average)
28.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average)
20.2°
/
Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average)
31.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
69.4%
About Ocean Springs
Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk takes place in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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