Sean Cooley Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Price $16.90 - $24.32
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Sean Cooley Memorial 5K on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in beautiful Ocean Springs, Jackson. This uplifting event not only offers an exciting opportunity to participate in a 1-mile race starting at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 9:30 AM, but also serves to honor the memory of MSG Sean Cooley, a brave soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 3, 2005.
The 5K race features a competitive atmosphere with cash prizes for the top male and female finishers, including $75 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Registration fees are affordable at just $20 for Gulf Coast Running Club members and $22 for non-members, with late registration available for $25 on race day. Plus, both race courses are USATF certified, making them eligible for state records. All proceeds from the event benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause, connect with the community, and secure your T-shirt while supplies last!
The 5K race features a competitive atmosphere with cash prizes for the top male and female finishers, including $75 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Registration fees are affordable at just $20 for Gulf Coast Running Club members and $22 for non-members, with late registration available for $25 on race day. Plus, both race courses are USATF certified, making them eligible for state records. All proceeds from the event benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause, connect with the community, and secure your T-shirt while supplies last!
Organiser's Description
ADULT PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 1 MILE!
1ST MALE & FEMALE: $75
2ND MALE & FEMALE: $50
3RD MALE & FEMALE: $25
* 9:00 AM start for 1 Mile
* 9:30 AM start for 5k
* Join us to honor and remember MSG Sean Cooley, a fallen soldier KIA 02/03/2005
* Awards for all the normal divisions in the 5k.
* 5k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
* If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts
* If you would like to join the GCRC, visit our membership page here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub
* $25 for late registration the morning of the race.
* T-shirts while supplies last
* Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state records. 1 Mile: MS21001MS, 5k: MS20004MS
* Proceeds benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc. 501(c)3
1ST MALE & FEMALE: $75
2ND MALE & FEMALE: $50
3RD MALE & FEMALE: $25
* 9:00 AM start for 1 Mile
* 9:30 AM start for 5k
* Join us to honor and remember MSG Sean Cooley, a fallen soldier KIA 02/03/2005
* Awards for all the normal divisions in the 5k.
* 5k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
* If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts
* If you would like to join the GCRC, visit our membership page here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub
* $25 for late registration the morning of the race.
* T-shirts while supplies last
* Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state records. 1 Mile: MS21001MS, 5k: MS20004MS
* Proceeds benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc. 501(c)3
Races
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5k Run (Includes Adult 1 Mile)
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:30AM CST)
$24.32
Prize money for top 3 male and female adults in the 1 mile! note: 1 mile race takes place at 0900. -
5k Racewalker (Includes Adult 1 Mile)
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:30AM CST)
$24.32
Note: 1 mile race takes place at 0900. Race walkers must follow USATF race walking guidelines. "Race walking requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body." -
1 Mile Kids' 12 and Under
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$16.90
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