In 66 days · Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
499 Front Beach Drive, Ocean Springs MS
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
57–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–77°F
dry
2024
74–84°F
dry
2023
59–74°F
dry
2022
68–79°F
dry
2021
46–67°F
dry
2020
66–75°F
dry
2019
67–75°F
rain
2018
70–75°F
rain
2017
70–75°F
dry
2016
64–74°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: 499 Front Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, MS
- Race Website: Sean Cooley Memorial 5k
Adult Prize Money for the 1 Mile
- 1st Male & Female: $75
- 2nd Male & Female: $50
- 3rd Male & Female: $25
Race Schedule
- 1 Mile Start: 9:00 AM
- 5k Start: 9:30 AM
- Special Tribute: Join us to honor and remember MSG Sean Cooley, a fallen soldier KIA 02/03/2005
- Awards: Awards for all the normal divisions in the 5k.
Registration Information
- 5k Entry Fee: $20 for GCRC Members, $22 for Non-Members (plus RunSignUp's fee)
- Membership Discounts: If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here.
- GCRC Membership: If you would like to join the GCRC, visit our membership page here.
- Late Registration: $25 for late registration the morning of the race.
Additional Details
- T-shirts: T-shirts while supplies last
- Course Certification: Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state records. 1 Mile: MS21001MS, 5k: MS20004MS
- Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc. 501(c)3
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