Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk

Ocean Springs, MS

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

1 Mile5K

About the Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk

The race runs along Front Beach Drive in Ocean Springs, with the water and a park and beach within reach after you finish. The course itself is straightforward, with separate distances for serious runners and those just out for a walk or a short run with kids. The event is tied to cancer awareness, honoring survivors and their families.

Packet pickup opens in the afternoon on race day at the start site. After the race, there is food, live music, and activities for kids, including a face painter and a balloon artist. The staggered start order puts the survivor ceremony first, so the whole field gathers before the running begins.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

117finishers

19:56winner

35:45median

1:08:01cutoff

Top 3: Ricky Greer (19:56) · Torian Brown (20:23) · Anthony Smith (21:46)

1 Miles · 2025 results

40finishers

7:35winner

14:13median

23:23cutoff

Top 3: J. Rankin (7:35) · W. Worden (10:05) · Techksell Washington (10:50)

The Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile10/3/2026 17:30$15

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 16:30$30

1 Mile & 5K Combo10/3/2026 16:30$40

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 16:30$20

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 16:30$25

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Common Questions About the Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (117 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sunset on Cancer 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:56 while the median finisher took 35:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.