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
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. Donβt miss this chance to lace up your running shoes, celebrate life, and make a difference in the fight against cancer!
Organiser's Description
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
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (5:30PM CDT)
$17.95
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$27.95
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1 Mile & 5K Combo
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$38.50
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5K Student
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$17.95
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5K Teams for Discounted Price
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$22.95
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