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
In addition to the races, participants can enjoy live music, delicious food, and exciting kids' activities, including face painting and balloon art. With a stunning beach and park nearby, there's plenty of room to relax and celebrate after the races. All proceeds from this event will support the Singing River Foundation Cancer Fund and the American Cancer Society, providing essential aid to cancer patients in the community. Registration is open, with early bird rates available until September 12th. Donβt miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day out with loved ones!
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
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.
Races
-
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (5:30PM CDT)
$17.95
OPENS 08 JUN -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$27.95
OPENS 08 JUN -
1 Mile & 5K Combo
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$38.50
OPENS 08 JUN -
5K Student
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$17.95
OPENS 08 JUN -
5K Teams for Discounted Price
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (4:30PM CDT)
$22.95
OPENS 08 JUN
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewSunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk