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Ocean Springs Rotary 5k

Saturday, October 17, 2026Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Entry from: $15
Days to go: 11

At a glance

Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: gulfcoastrunningclub.org
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Come dressed for the costume contest presented by Margaritaville!

Best costumes - male & female

Kid's costumes - boy & girl

6:15 PM start for Kids' 1 Mile

7:00 PM start for 5k

There will be music, food, and drinks following the race. All registered runners receive one barbecue sandwich after the race.

Awards for all the normal divisions in the 5k.

$35 entry fee for all adults

$15 for children 12 and under in the Kids' 1 mile

Only the first 200 people registered will be guaranteed a race shirt. All participants in the Kids' 1 mile will receive a cotton t-shirt.

USATF certified course starting at Fort Maurepas, along front beach and up the bridge and back. MS20004MS.

This is a night race and safety gear is mandatory. Please be sure to wear lights or reflective clothing during the race.

For more information, call Mike Streiff: 228-324-2136

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 14, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Standard ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

5k Racewalker

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$35

5k Run

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$35

Kids' 1 Mile

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$15

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