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

  • Date Sat 5th October 2024
  • Time 6:30PM EST
  • Location Ocean Springs, Mississippi
  • Price $17.95 - $38.50
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Join us for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in beautiful Ocean Springs, Jackson! This exciting event will kick off at 5:00 PM with the 1 Mile Fun Run, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 5:30 PM. Participants of all ages are welcome to partake in this family-friendly occasion, which aims to raise awareness and honor cancer survivors and their families.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Ocean Springs, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with food, live music, and activities for kids including face painting and balloon art. With registration fees starting at just $15 for the 1 Mile Fun Run and $25 for the 5K, this event not only promises a great time but also supports vital fundraising efforts for the Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society. Come be a part of this meaningful celebration that brings our community together in support of those affected by cancer!

Organiser's 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 FOUNDATIONS 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.

Races

  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th October 2024 (6:00PM EDT)

    $17.95

    CLOSED
  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th October 2024 (6:30PM EDT)

    $27.95

    CLOSED
  • 1 Mile & 5K Combo

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th October 2024 (6:00PM EDT)

    $38.50

    CLOSED
  • 5K Student

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th October 2024 (6:30PM EDT)

    $17.95

    CLOSED
  • 5K Teams for Discounted Price

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th October 2024 (6:30PM EDT)

    $22.95

    CLOSED

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

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