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9th Annual Pink Dress Run · Oct 17, 2026

Thank you, Gulfport. You turned downtown pink.

Every runner, walker, volunteer and sponsor helped local breast cancer patients get the care they need. 100% of funds raised for the Memorial Hospital Foundation go directly to patients right here on the Gulf Coast.

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Crowd of participants dressed in pink at the Pink Dress Run start line
$650,000+raised for local patients to date
100%of Memorial Hospital Foundation funds go directly to patients
9 yearsof the Pink Dress Run in downtown Gulfport
2026 in photos

A sea of pink in downtown Gulfport.

Survivors, families, teams and the officers who kept the route safe all turned out on October 17. Thank you for making it a day to remember.

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Breast cancer survivors laughing together on stage A team in pink posing under the finish arch Survivors and supporters holding a pink “Check Your Girls!” banner A mom in pink sequins hugging her daughter A police officer high-fiving a young runner A dad carrying his child on his shoulders along the route A walker in a pink tutu high-fiving an officer Walkers in pink tutus and sashes in downtown Gulfport

Photos by Chris Montgomery / Montgo Photo

Where your money goes

Real help for neighbors fighting breast cancer.

Carter’s Champions raises money to fight breast cancer on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Funds go through the Memorial Hospital Foundation to men and women being treated at Memorial Health System.

Treatments & co-paysHelping cover the costs insurance doesn’t.
MedicinePrescriptions during and after treatment.
Mammograms & ultrasoundsEarly detection saves lives.
Stays localEvery dollar helps patients right here.
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Pink Dress Run 2027

Date coming soon · Chandeleur Island Brewing Co., 2711 14th Street, downtown Gulfport

A 5K run, walk or pub crawl. It’s not timed. Bring the kids, bring the dog in pink, or form a team. Pre-register early to get your t-shirt.

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Runners in pink at the Pink Dress Run finish arch
About the run

A 5K for everyone, every October

The Pink Dress Run is our annual fun run, walk or pub crawl through downtown Gulfport, hosted at Chandeleur Island Brewing Co. It’s not timed, so go at your own pace and turn around whenever you like. Run, walk, ride a bike, bring the kids, dress your pet in pink or form a team.

Thank you to our partners & sponsors
Keesler Federal Credit Union
Butch Oustalet Autoplex
Jernigan Chiropractic
Raising Cane’s
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Bacot McCarty Foundation
Gulf Coast Oral & Facial Surgery
Century 21 J. Carter & Co
Golden Gulf Insurance
Machado Patano
Modern Dermatology and Aesthetic
BW Artisan Homes, LLC
RPM Domino’s Pizza
Beach View Family Dental
Care Trac Rehab Management Solutions
Hancock Whitney Bank
Superior Optical Labs
Solar Control of Mississippi, Inc
Chris Boudreaux Allstate Agency
Canal Wine and Spirits
F.L. Crane & Sons
Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Fancea P.A.
The First Bank
Pop’s Brothers

In-kind donors: Negrotto’s Gallery & Custom Framing · Biloxi Screen Print · Biloxi Boat Rentals · Jazzy Johnz · American Medical Response

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Help with registration, the survivor celebration, the route or cleanup on race day. We’d love to have you.

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Pink Dress Run · Carter’s ChampionsRaising money to fight breast cancer on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Check. Your. Breasts.
Run headquartersChandeleur Island Brewing Co.
2711 14th Street, Gulfport, MS