KICKIN' IT #WITHTHEKIDS

Name: KICKIN' IT #WITHTHEKIDS
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2026-02-21
Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States

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sell $20 – $35

About the Event

Kickin’ It #WITHTHEKIDS 5K is a charity race benefiting Fit4Life, a service project of the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi–Ocean Springs (JABOS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the event directly support events that promote the mental and physical well-being of children in our local communities.

The Fit4Life project promotes mental and physical well-being through positive, active experiences for children. Our efforts include an anti-bullying event, outdoor community activities, and school health fairs where we provide fun fitness games and healthy snacks that encourage confidence, movement, and healthy choices.

Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi–Ocean Springs serves children and families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast through multiple service projects focused on education, health, confidence-building, and basic necessities. Through events like Kickin’ It #WITHTHEKIDS, JABOS is proud to support initiatives that help children grow, thrive, and feel supported

-5:00 PM start for 1 Mile Fun Run
-5:30 PM start for 5K
-5K $35, Fun Run $25, Shirt only: $20 (plus RunSignUp's fee) Online Registration ends 2/20/2026 at 6AM
-T-Shirts only guaranteed to those registered by 2/17/2026
-Same day registration $40

Awards:
Fun Run: Top Male & Female (trophies) plus participation medals.
5K: Participation medals for all finishers.
5K Walkers: Top Male & Female (trophies).
5K Overall: Top 3 Male & Female (trophies).
5K Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group receive medals 9 & Under, 10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+

Races Offered

1 MILE FUN RUN

Feb 21, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$25.00

5K Run/Walk

Feb 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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17:30

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$35.00

T-SHIRT ONLY OPTION

Feb 21, 2026

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Distance — T-SHIRT ONLY OPTION

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Type — Running

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17:30

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Ocean Springs.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.9° / 19.1°

wb_sunny 8.4° / 17.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.8 /

water_drop 78.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.9° / 19.1°

wb_sunny 8.4° / 17.9°

air 12.8 km/h

water_drop 78.0%

About Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs is a small city of about 18,000 people (2018) in Jackson County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Ocean Springs is the home of nationally recognized painters and potters which has promoted the cities aura of an artistic community. More than 100 unique shops, museums, and galleries showcase Ocean Spring's artistic heritage. The famous live oaks shade the very walkable and window-shoppable downtown.