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Pursuit of Fun 5k

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Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

calendar_today 23 May, 2026

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sell $10.00 – $23.00

About the Event

All participants get free entry into the Gulf Islands Waterpark after the race! Every person who enters Gulf Islands Waterpark must complete an online waiver (link below). Guests 18 years of age and older must sign their own waiver. Guests 17 and younger must have their waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Everyone must use a valid email address for the waiver to be confirmed and finalized. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/x7NtMCF2aBbPaYcbScnuHC/

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.
1 Mile: $15 for children 12 and under
$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. The link to a smart waiver will be provided closer to the event.

Races Offered

5k Racewalker

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$23.00

5k Run

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$23.00

Chaperone

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$10.00

Kids' 1 Mile

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Gulfport.

thermostat Temperature

21.3° / 27.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

22.3° / 28.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 2m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

80.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:01

nightlight Sunset

19:43

About Gulfport

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Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.

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Pursuit of Fun 5k

About the Event

Races Offered

5k Racewalker

5k Run

Chaperone

Kids' 1 Mile

Weather History

About Gulfport

Hotels & Places to Stay

Runner Reviews

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