Pursuit of Fun 5k
Pursuit of Fun 5k was a running race held on May 23, 2026 in Gulfport, MS.
- Date
- May 23, 2026 (Race complete)
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
- Sport
- Running
This race has already happened.
It was held on May 23, 2026. Registration for this edition is closed.
From the Organizer
- 8:00 AM start 5k
- 9:00 AM start for Kids' 1 Mile
- 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
- Note: The discount will not be displayed until the checkout page.
- 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.
- If you have an active membership and do not see the discount, claim your membership in the new system here: https://runsignup.com/claimaccounts
- $15 for children 12 and under
- Children's registration includes the 5k and the 1 mile.
- $10 for adult chaperones to gain entry into the park (no shirt included).
- T-Shirts guaranteed only to pre registered participants.
- USATF certified MS22010MS
- Water park access requires signing their wavier.
Events
About Gulfport, MS
Population
72,533
as of 2023
City Elevation
23 ft
Nearest Airport
GPT
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
This Race Is
In The Books
Pursuit of Fun 5k was held on May 23, 2026 at Gulfport, MS. Registration for this edition is closed — but there is always another start line.
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