Valentine's Day 8k

FEB

14

2026

Spend Valentine’s Day at the beach in Ocean Springs with an 8k or 1 Mile at Fort Maurepas City Park. Run or racewalk the 8k, chase cash prizes in the 1 Mile, and enter as a couple for special team awards.

Sat 14 Feb 2026

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Registration

8 kilometers

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Event details

The race takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Ocean Springs, MS at Fort Maurepas City Park and Nature Preserve on Front Beach Drive. The event program includes these distances:

8k
1 Mile

The 8k features both a run division and a racewalker division. The 1 Mile is offered as a separate event and is also included with registration for the 8k. Awards will be given in the usual age and gender divisions.

Entry and awards

Adult prize money is offered for the 1 Mile with cash awards for the top three male and female finishers: $75 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for third. The 8k has additional awards for Valentine’s teams composed of one male and one female. Entry fees listed include a member rate of $20 for Gulf Coast Running Club members and $22 for non-members, with an additional fee shown during registration. Late registration is available the morning of the race for a higher fee. Children 12 and under may enter the 1 Mile for $15. T-shirts are provided while supplies last. Registration for the 1 Mile closes on February 13, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.