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Sat October 5, 2024 Ocean Springs, MS 39564 US Directions

Events

1 Mile Fun Run

5:00PM CDT
Open to ages 1 - 100.

5K Race Options

5:30PM CDT
Events: 5K Run/Walk 5K Student 5K Teams for Discounted Price
Can Run Both the 1 Mile & 5K

1 Mile & 5K Combo

5:00PM CDT
Open to ages 1 - 100.

Place

499 Front Beach Dr.
Ocean Springs, MS US 39564

Description

Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk

 
October 5, 2024 
499 Front Beach Dr.
Ocean Springs, MS. 39564
 
1 Mile starts at 5:00 pm
5K starts at 5:30 pm
 
Family Fun and Room to Run
Join us for the 4th Annual Sunset on Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 5. 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. The fund assists patients with medications, dental work, and transportation as well as makes improvements to the Cancer Center.
 
Registration Fees: 
1 mile Fun Run       -        $15.00
1 mile Fun Run and 5k  - $35.00
5k   -                $25.00
5k Student -    $15.00 (must show student ID)
Team 5k -        $20.00  Each team member
 
T-Shirt and race bag guaranteed if registered by September 15.
 
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Packet Pickup will begin at 3:00 pm on race day at race site
 
Age Groups:
(1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,etc. 70+): 
 
Awards:
1 Mile:   Top Overall M & F for 14 & Under
5K:         Top Overall M & F, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, M & F each age group for the 5K
Teams:   Award for Largest Team, Best Team Costume and  Best Spirit Team
 
The Race Benefits:  Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society.

 

Sunset on Cancer – Sponsorship Opportunities

Sunset on Cancer – Sponsorship Opportunities
Support a great cause and get your company or organization’s name in front of all of this year’s Sunset on Cancer Run participants!
We have sponsorship levels to fit any budget, but space is limited.
Please take a look at the sponsorship details on the Sponsorship Opportunities tab to the left.  To secure your sponsorship please go here.
 

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