Ocean Springs Rotary 5k
Ocean Springs Rotary 5k is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Ocean Springs, MS, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Biloxi, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ocean Springs, MS
City Elevation
24 ft
Nearest Airport
GPT
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Ocean Springs Rotary 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Ocean Springs Rotary 5k
Oct 17, 2026