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

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 4:30PM CDT
  • Location Ocean Springs, Mississippi
  • Price $17.95 - $38.50
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the beautiful Ocean Springs, Jackson. This family-friendly event kicks off with a Survivor Event at 4:00 PM, followed by the 5K starting at 4:30 PM and the 1 Mile Fun Run at 5:30 PM. Participants of all ages can enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with food, live music, and exciting kids' activities, including face painting and a balloon artist.

This is the 5th annual event dedicated to honoring cancer survivors and raising awareness for those affected by cancer in our community. Proceeds will support the Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society, providing essential aid to patients in need. Early registration is encouraged, with fees starting at just $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run and $25 for the 5K. Don’t miss this chance to lace up your running shoes, celebrate life, and make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Organiser's Description

SUNSET ON CANCER 1 MILE FUN RUN & 5K RUN/WALK



OCTOBER 4, 2025

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 5TH ANNUAL SUNSET ON CANCER 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH. 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 FOUNDATIONS CANCER FUND. 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 - $35.00

5K - $25.00

5K STUDENT - $15.00 (MUST SHOW STUDENT ID)

TEAM 5K - $20.00 EACH TEAM MEMBER



LATE REGISTRATION FEES:

2:00PM ON RACE DAY
$30 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 12TH.



PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):

PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 2:00 PM ON RACE DAY AT RACE SITE



AGE GROUPS:

(1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,ETC. 70+):



AWARDS:

1 MILE: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FOR AGE CATEGORIES OF 6 & UNDER, 7-9 YR. OLDS, 10-12 YR. OLDS

5K: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, & 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.



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.

Races

  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (5:30PM CDT)

    $17.95

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)

    $27.95

  • 1 Mile & 5K Combo

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)

    $38.50

  • 5K Student

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)

    $17.95

  • 5K Teams for Discounted Price

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)

    $22.95

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Location

499 Front Beach Dr., Fort Maurepas Park, Ocean Springs, 39564, MS, United States

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