Mississippi is located in the southern part of the country near the Gulf of Mexico. It is named after the largest river on the mainland – the Mississippi – and is distinguished by its magnificent natural wealth.
Races in Mississippi are an excellent chance to discover this amazing state, which boasts cotton plantations, magnolia trees, sandy beaches, centuries of history, and various cultures. The unique environment can be described as the quintessence of Western European, Indian and African cultures. The state gave the world blues and jazz and is known as the birthplace of William Faulkner, the “king” of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, and the black rights movement.
5K Races in Mississippi
1. Glow So We Can Go 5K Glow Run
Aug 27, 2022 – Saturday
5K, 2M, 1M run
Bonita Lakes Park
Meridian, MS
The Glow So We Can Go 5K Glow Run will be held on August 27, 2022. All funds raised will help to build a church.
There will be awards for 5k Run – Overall Female and Overall Male, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for men and women in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.
You can receive a race t-shirt if you register by August 15.
2. Labor Your Legs
Sep 5, 2022 – Monday
5K, 1M run
Hattiesburg, MS
The Labor Your Legs will be held on September 5, 2022, near Cloverleaf Mall Food Court. It will be the classic route throughout the Oaks District.
The run will be chip timed by Diva Timing. You will get a race t-shirt if you register by August. The fee for a 5K Run/Walk (registration with race t-shirt) is $30 or $25 with a pacer discount.
There will be awards for 5K runners – 1st Male and Female, Overall, Master, and Grandmaster. Age Group awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female ages 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
All proceeds will benefit Fund ARC Southeast MS!
3. Tunnel To Towers – Biloxi
Sep 10, 2022 – Saturday
5K run | stair climb
Biloxi, MS
The Tunnel To Towers – Biloxi will be held on September 10, 2022. The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Series was founded to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who died on September 11, 2001, after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
The race will honor all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and support military members who make sacrifices in the line of duty!
10K races in Mississippi
4. Hernando Water Tower 10K
Oct 8, 2022 – Saturday
10K run
Virtual Option
Hernando, MS
The 13th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K will be held on October 8th. The course shows off historic districts and local landmarks.
The 10K race, which starts at 8 am at Hernando’s Town Square, features a route that winds through the city’s picturesque, tree-lined streets in the shadow of the Hernando Water Tower. It was built in 1925 and is the official Mississippi Landmark.
5. Run for Hope
Nov 12, 2022 – Saturday
5K run | 10K trail run
Meridian, MS
The Run for Hope will be held on November 12, 2022. 5K and 10K races are chip timed by Time 2 Run Race Timing.
In the 10K Trail Race, you will run the challenging Bonita Lakes Jeep Trail road along the lake through shaded woods with incredible views of Bonita Lakes.
Awards will be given in the 10k Trail Run and 5K Road Race Awards for the top 3 Males, top 3 Females, top Masters Male, Masters Female, top Grand Masters Male, top Grand Masters Female, and top 3 finishers in each age group.
Mississippi Half Marathons
6. Madison Station Half Marathon
Oct 15, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K, 5K run
Madison, MS
The Madison Station Half Marathon will be held on October 15, 2022, at 7:00 am.
The fast and rolling route starts at the arch marking the entrance to Historic Madison, offers picturesque views of Madison’s historic landmarks, and takes you through a section of the Natchez Trace Chisa Foka Multi-Use Trail before finishing in downtown Madison in front of the famous caboose.
7. Magnolia Marathon
Nov 19, 2022 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M run | 26.2M relay
Meridian, MS
The 10th Annual Magnolia Marathon will be held on November 19, 2022, and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. It is a small-town race in a beautiful Meridian city.
You will get handmade finisher medals and awards, taste local food and brew, and have a great atmosphere!
The staff and volunteers will provide cheerful support, traffic control, and aid stations.
8. Frostbite Half Marathon
Jan 28, 2023 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K, 5K run
Starkville, MS
The 37th Annual Frostbite Half Marathon hosted by Chick-Fil-A, Starkville, will be held on January 28, 2023.
The race starts and finishes on Main Street and incorporates the Cotton District, Mississippi State University campus, and Starkville’s Historic District into the course.
This winter half-marathon will also include 10K and 5K races for beginner runners. The race will be chip-timed, and you will receive custom medals and high-quality swag.
Mississippi Marathons
9. Tupelo Marathon
Sep 4, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M, 14.2M run
Tupelo, MS
The Tupelo Marathon will be held on September 4, 2022, and is a Boston Qualifier.
The race starts at 5:00 am, but it is expected to be hot and humid even with such an early start.
There will be water stops and spectators to help along the way.
You will get a long-sleeve race T-shirt and an award-winning medallion if you reach the finish line. Awards will be given to overall Masters, Grandmasters, and age group winners.
10. Stennis Space Center Marathon
Nov 26, 2022 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M, 5K run
John C. Stennis Space Center, MS
The Stennis Space Center Marathon will be held on November 26, 2022, and is a Boston Qualifier. The course is fast, flat, and PR friendly.
The course is a picturesque 26.2-mile race around the perimeter of the Space Center on paved roads and through the scenic wooded areas where you can see wildlife.
You will find aid stations approximately every 2 miles.
11. Mississippi 50 Trail Run
Mar 3, 2023 – Friday
100M trail run
Mar 4, 2023 – Saturday
50M, 50K, 20K trail run
Laurel, MS
The Mississippi 50k Trail Run will be held on March 4, 2023, in the DeSoto National Forest. It is a great place to try your first 50K or 50 Mile run.
The course goes through a rolling pine forest and is primarily a single track, and there will be a 12-hour time limit for both events.
There will be post-race food at the start/finish line.
