5K-Läufe in der Nähe von D'Iberville

The Bay Saint Louis Cult Classics 5K takes place in late October in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. It starts and finishes at the Mockingbird Cafe on 2nd Street. The Bay Saint Louis Running Company organizes the race, which embraces its movie theme from the outset: participants are encouraged to wear costumes of cult classic film characters. The route starts and ends at the cafe, simplifying the setup and keeping it centered in town. Costumes can be inspired by 80s heroes, sci-fi legends, or comedy characters, blending the race with a movie-themed gathering. The event also collaborates with Ainsley's Angels of South Mississippi, with race entries supporting their efforts to enable people with disabilities to participate in endurance events along the Gulf Coast.

Der Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run findet an einem Samstagmorgen in Long Beach, Mississippi, statt. Start ist am Long Beach Town Green. Der 5K startet um 8:00 Uhr, der 1 Mile Fun Run um 9:30 Uhr. Die Siegerehrung ist dann um 10:00 Uhr. Es gibt einen normalen 5K, einen Heavy Load 5K und einen kürzeren Meilenlauf für Familien. Die Strecke startet und endet am Town Green, so bleibt man den ganzen Tag im Park, auch nach dem Lauf. Beim Heavy Load müssen Frauen mindestens 12 pounds und Männer mindestens 20 pounds tragen. Dafür kann man eine tactical vest, plates oder einen rucksack benutzen. Preise gibt es für die schnellsten Männer und Frauen, die Altersklassensieger und die besten Heavy Load Läufer. Alle, die ins Ziel kommen, bekommen Shirts, und nach dem Lauf gibt's noch Essen. 95% der Einnahmen und Spenden gehen an Veteranen entlang der Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot begins and ends at the Bay St. Louis Train Depot on Depot Way in downtown Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This Thanksgiving morning race features a 5K run/walk at 8:00 a.m. and a 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 a.m., allowing families to select either a standard short race or a leisurely mile. Both races are open to participants aged 1 to 100, indicating the event is designed for a wide local audience, not exclusively competitive runners. Race-day registration and packet pickup occur at the Train Depot, with awards presented at 9:30 a.m. The 5K awards the top three overall male and female finishers, the top masters male and female, and the top three finishers in five-year age brackets. A unique detail is the prize structure: first place receives a turkey, second place receives stuffing, and third place receives cranberry sauce. The event also connects the holiday theme to charitable giving, with proceeds supporting a charity selected by each participant.

The 12th event in the Running for Children's Rights to Both Parents series takes place in Mississippi. Bob, founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, will run a half marathon, and supporters can join virtually from any location. This series is a 50-state half marathon effort, with one race held each month. Participants can run, walk, or move in their own communities to support the cause, as the event does not center on a single public course or start line. The series aims to raise awareness about parental alienation, family court practices that separate children from a parent, and the necessity for children to have reasonable access to both parents. It highlights that unnecessary parent-child separation can lead to long-term emotional, psychological, and developmental harm. Proceeds from this Mississippi run will directly benefit Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter. Contributions will fund a national advisory board of legal and mental health professionals, a public awareness campaign, research into custody trends and parental alienation, and educational materials for families.