Events
1 Mile Fun Run
Price:
$15
Time:
5:30PM CDT
Registration ends October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 1 - 100.
5K Race Options
Price:
$20
- $30
Time:
4:30PM CDT
Can Run Both the 1 Mile & 5K
1 Mile & 5K Combo
Price:
$40
Time:
4:30PM CDT
Registration ends October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 1 - 100.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://singingriverhealthsystem.com/singing-river-foundation/foundationevents/sunsetoncancer/.
Place
499 Front Beach Dr.
Fort Maurepas Park
Ocean Springs, MS US 39564
Fort Maurepas Park
Ocean Springs, MS US 39564
Description
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.
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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