Sean Cooley Memorial 5k
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About the race
The MSG Sean Cooley Memorial 5K is a club-hosted memorial run and walk organized by the Gulf Coast Running Club on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The event includes a short-course mile and a 5K with a separate racewalk category.
Distances
- 5K run
- 1 Mile run
- 5K racewalk
Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state age records (1 Mile MS21001MS, 5K MS20004MS). Entry fees listed on the event form include reduced rates for club members by November 4, a non-member rate by November 4, a children’s price for the 1 Mile (age 12 and under), and a late registration fee on November 7. T-shirts are available while supplies last.
Awards are given to overall male and female finishers, overall masters and grand masters, seniors, and the top three finishers in multiple age divisions for both males and females. Additional awards are specified for racewalkers and for the 1 Mile event, which includes separate youth awards and adult prize money for the top three male and female finishers.
Proceeds benefit the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. Registration opens at least one hour before the event and late entry policies are noted on the official entry form. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
