38th ARBOR DAY SK-1/4 MILE RUN/WALK/ROLL

By Editor | February 19, 2026 |

Join this fun event promoting healthy lifestyles to individuals of all ages with and without disabilities. The goal is to encourage participation in a run with the Gulf Coast Running Club, the most respected running club in South Mississippi, and to just have FUN!

All Registration for Individuals is through the Gulf Coast Running Club:

You can register for the Run/Walk/Roll at the event ($25) or Pre-Register and pay a discount ($22, Children $15), postmarked by February 19, 2026. To pre-register, go to www.GulfCoastRunningClub.org, click on the Arbor Day Run. Print the registration form, and mail it to the address on the form. (on-line available) Runners receive a T-shirt and a tree.

Team Registration though Disability Connection:

Individuals and/or Teams who have members with a special challenge can pre-register in advance through Disability Connection to participate for a $20 per runner fee. The fee must be attached to the Individual Run Registration Form that includes a signature for a Waiver Release. Individual Team Members can run the 5K or 1/4 Mile. TEAM Captains should turn in their Individual Registration Forms with their fees and Waiver Signatures before February 14^th to guarantee shirts at event. Family support, caregivers, and volunteers do not have to pay the registration fee to assist a runner with disabilities unless they desire at-shirt. Individuals in Disability Connection’s Supported Employment Program must register but will have their $20 fee paid by Disability Connection. Team members and their volunteers can choose to play Special Needs Soccer with the MS Coast Special Needs Soccer Association, or basketball, but are not required to join the run/walk/roll. However, the fee needs to be paid to get a t-shirt. Teams will receive their T-shirts before or at the walk and a medallion after the race.

Saturday Scheduled Run with Gulf Coast Running Club, Point Cadet Park, Biloxi: