Valentine's Day 8k & 1 Mile
- Date Sat 14th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Price $24.32
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Celebrate love and fitness at the Valentine's Day 8k & 1 Mile event on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in beautiful Ocean Springs, Jackson! Kick off your morning with the 1 Mile race starting at 9:00 AM, followed by the exhilarating 8k at 9:30 AM. This fun-filled event not only welcomes runners of all levels but also features exciting prizes, including cash awards for the top three male and female finishers in the 1 Mile.
Compete as a couple in the 8k for a chance to win additional awards, making this the perfect way to share your passion for running with someone special. Registration is affordable, with GCRC members paying just $20 for the 8k, while non-members can join for $22. Children aged 12 and under can participate in the 1 Mile for only $15. Be sure to grab a T-shirt while supplies last! Join us for a heart-pounding day filled with camaraderie, competition, and Valentine's spirit!
Compete as a couple in the 8k for a chance to win additional awards, making this the perfect way to share your passion for running with someone special. Registration is affordable, with GCRC members paying just $20 for the 8k, while non-members can join for $22. Children aged 12 and under can participate in the 1 Mile for only $15. Be sure to grab a T-shirt while supplies last! Join us for a heart-pounding day filled with camaraderie, competition, and Valentine's spirit!
Organiser's Description
* ADULT PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 1 MILE!
* $75 - 1ST PLACE MALE/FEMALE
* $50 - 2ND PLACE MALE/FEMALE
* $25 - 3RD PLACE MALE/FEMALE
* 9:00 AM start for 1 Mile
* 9:30 AM start for 8K
* Awards for all the normal divisions (see race flyer for details).
* Compete in a Valentine's team of one male + one female in the 8k for additional awards
* 8k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
* You can manage your membership here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub/SelfServe
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.
* 1 Mile
* INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FOR THE 8K
* $15 for children 12 and under
* T-Shirts while supplies last
* $75 - 1ST PLACE MALE/FEMALE
* $50 - 2ND PLACE MALE/FEMALE
* $25 - 3RD PLACE MALE/FEMALE
* 9:00 AM start for 1 Mile
* 9:30 AM start for 8K
* Awards for all the normal divisions (see race flyer for details).
* Compete in a Valentine's team of one male + one female in the 8k for additional awards
* 8k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
* You can manage your membership here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/GulfCoastRunningClub/SelfServe
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.
* 1 Mile
* INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION FOR THE 8K
* $15 for children 12 and under
* T-Shirts while supplies last
Races
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8k Run
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (9:30AM CST)
$24.32
Includes free entry into the 1 mile. -
8k Racewalker
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (9:30AM CST)
$24.32
Includes free entry into the 1 mile. 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
Incl. $2.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$24.32
$15 for kids 12 and under. Included in 8k registration. Adults can register for only the 1 mile for $22 (non members) or $20 (members).
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Fort Maurepas City Park and Nature Preserve, Front Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, 39564, MS, United States
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