2 running and walking events in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

• 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

Kickin’ It #WITHTHEKIDS 5K is a charity race benefiting Fit4Life, a service project of the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi–Ocean Springs (JABOS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the event directly support events that promote the mental and physical well-being of children in our local communities.

The Fit4Life project promotes mental and physical well-being through positive, active experiences for children. Our efforts include an anti-bullying event, outdoor community activities, and school health fairs where we provide fun fitness games and healthy snacks that encourage confidence, movement, and healthy choices.

Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi–Ocean Springs serves children and families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast through multiple service projects focused on education, health, confidence-building, and basic necessities. Through events like Kickin’ It #WITHTHEKIDS, JABOS is proud to support initiatives that help children grow, thrive, and feel supported

-5:00 PM start for 1 Mile Fun Run

-5:30 PM start for 5K

-5K $35, Fun Run $25, Shirt only: $20 (plus RunSignUp's fee) Online Registration ends 2/20/2026 at 6AM

-T-Shirts only guaranteed to those registered by 2/17/2026

-Same day registration $40 for 5k and $30 for Fun Run

Awards:

Fun Run: Top Male & Female (trophies) plus participation medals.

5K: Participation medals for all finishers.

5K Walkers: Top Male & Female (trophies).

5K Overall: Top 3 Male & Female (trophies).

5K Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group receive medals 9 & Under, 10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+