Sean Cooley Memorial 5k 2026 — Ocean Springs, MS

Date
November 7, 2026
Location
Ocean Springs, MS
Venue
499 Front Beach Drive
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $22.00
Events
5k Run (includes adult 1 mile), 5k Racewalker (includes adult 1 mile), 1 Mile Kids' 12 and Under
Includes
T-Shirt
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Adult Prize Money for the 1 Mile! 1st Male & Female: $75 2nd Male & Female: $50 3rd Male & Female: $25 9:00 AM start for 1 Mile 9:30 AM start for 5k Join us to honor and remember MSG Sean Cooley, a fallen soldier KIA 02/03/2005 Awards for all the normal divisions in the 5k. 5k: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee) If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts 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. T-shirts while supplies last Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state records. 1 Mile: MS21001MS, 5k: MS20004MS Proceeds benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc. 501(c)3

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Sean Cooley Memorial 5k 2026 — Ocean Springs, MS?

Sean Cooley Memorial 5k 2026 — Ocean Springs, MS takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Where is Sean Cooley Memorial 5k 2026 — Ocean Springs, MS held?

Sean Cooley Memorial 5k 2026 — Ocean Springs, MS is held at 499 Front Beach Drive in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

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