Winter Classic 10k

JAN

24

2026

Run the Winter Classic 10k in Ocean Springs, MS on January 24, 2026, a flat USATF certified out and back along East Beach. A kids 1 mile and guaranteed long sleeve shirts for preregistered runners make it a fun family morning.

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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10 kilometers

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Event overview

The Winter Classic 10k takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Ocean Springs, MS (zip 39564). The event includes these distances:

10k - Run and racewalker events
Kids' 1 Mile - open to ages 12 and under

Awards are offered for the usual divisions in the 10k. Long sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed only to participants who pre-register. The race is USATF certified under code MS19001MS.

Course, entries and organizer

The course is described as a well marked, flat out-and-back route. The route starts on Pine Ave, continues east on East Beach, turns north on Halstead to the tennis courts, and returns to the YMCA. The listed race location is 1904 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS.

Entry fees are shown as $20 for Gulf Coast Running Club (GCRC) and YMCA members and $25 for non-members; a $25 fee is noted for late registration on the morning of the race. The Kids' 1 Mile entry is $15 and registration for that event closes January 22, 2026. The Winter Classic is organized by the Gulf Coast Running Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.