UPCOMING RACES (Race Series races are noted)
"WELLS DONE!" RUN 2018
Jackson, MS
Saturday, September 29, 2018
5K - 8:00 a.m. | 1-Mile Fun Run - 9:00 a.m.
Smith-Wills Stadium • Lakeland Drive
The newly renamed "Wells Done!" Run is part of the WellsFest Festival, which is held every year by volunteers from Wells Methodist Church and the wider community to support a local non-profit beneficiary that is chosen each year. In 2018, the organization is the Growing Up Knowing program of the Mississippi Campaign for Teen Pregnancy Prevention.
Millsaps College MAJOR BLAZER CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
Choctaw Trails | Clinton, MS
Saturday, September 20, 2018
8:30 a.m.
Come cheer for these outstanding college athletes!
Colleges participating include: Bellhave College, Loyola University, Millsaps College, and Rust College
VIneyard Church RUN AGAINST TRAFFICK 5K WALK / RUN & FUN RUN
Flowood, MS
Saturday, October 6, 2018
8:00 a.m.
We Can Choose To Look The Other Way, But We Can Never Again Say We Didn't Know: Vineyard Jackson Church is hosting a 5K race to raise awareness of human trafficking happening right here in Mississippi. We are recruiting sponsors and runners to partner with us to benefit Project 6.3.9, a local ministry helping victims of human trafficking in Jackson every day. The race will start and end in Church parking lot.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the race, text TRAFFIC to 1(601)866-5900 or email kdixon@vineyardjackson.org
THE BRIDGE RUN
Madison, MS
Saturday, October 13, 2018
8:00 a.m.
- 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run
- All races start and end at Broadmoor Baptist Church.
- For more info call Broadmoor's Sports Ministry at 601-898-4969
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY 5K
Madison, MS
Saturday, October 13, 2018
8:00 a.m.
Join us for our 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Fun Run. Then, check out the legendary annual Day in the Country festival! Unique, beautiful medals will be awarded to the Overall Male & Female winners and in age groups. Additionally, the overall male and female winners will be awarded a one-layer, famous 63 Egg Cake – featured at A Day in The Country. Post-race fruit, food and drinks will also be available.
Rankin High School's THE AMAZING CHASE 5K & FUN RUN
Flowood, MS
Monday, October 15, 2018
6:00 p.m.
SEVENTH ANNUAL LAPS FOR LITTLE ONES 5K RUN/WALK
Madison Baptist Healthplex
Saturday, October 27, 2018
8:00 a.m
Join us for our annual run to benefit THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE CENTRAL MS
Dress up as your Disney character and join this year's party!
It's our Seventh Annual Laps for Little Ones 5K and Fun Run! Your participation will show support for The Little Light House by continuing to help students receive special education services including speech, occupational and physical therapy, TUITION FREE! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we really need your help to reach our goal of $120,000!
SUPER HEROES FOR THE HOMELESS
Hosted by SOUL
Smith Park
Jackson, MS
Saturday, November 3, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Food, Ice Cream, Bouncy House, Game Truck
For Information email: soul.jxn@gmail.com
Register below or SOUL Facebook Page
WALK/RUN 4 ALZ
Saturday, November 10, 2018
8:00 a.m.
Old Trace Park
Ridgeland, MS
GLOW IN THE 'PARK 5K
Presented by Northpark Mall
Ridgeland, MS
Friday, November 16, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Supporting community, one family at a time ~ Benefiting Adam Malone.
Northpark's 1st annual 5k Run/Walk welcomes the season of giving! This event kicks off Northpark's commitment to support a local family in need, year after year. Join us this year by Running for Adam!
GOOD SAMARITAN "12Ks FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
Historic Fondren Neighborhood
Jackson, MS
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Run/Walk - 7:30 a.m.
Kids Run - 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy the Merriest Race around, Good Samaritan’s 12k’s for the Holidays! Do a 12k run, 5k run, 5k walk or FREE Kids 1-Mile Fun Run with Santa. No online registration fee.
Registrants can even participate in our Holiday Costume Contest and win prizes! So, put on your holiday garb and run through the streets of Jackson’s Historic Fondren Neighborhood!
This race is a fundraiser for The Good Samaritan Center helping families in crisis for over 40 years. Race information:
FLEET FEET TURKEY DAY 8K and 1/4 Mile Turkey Trot
Ridgeland, MS
Thursday, November 22, 2018
7:00 a.m.
(USATF Certified Course)
A Thanksgiving Tradition!
Proceeds benefit the Ridgeland Multi-Use Trail
FIT FOR AG "JINGLE BELL JOG"
Madison Central High School
Madison, MS
Saturday, December 1, 2018
8:00 a.m.
Fit for Ag / Jingle Bell Jog is back for the sixth year! This race will start and finish at Madison Central High School and will benefit Batson Children's Hospital! This event is presented by Southern AgCredit, ACA.
This year we will offer the following races: Half marathon, 10k run, 5k run and our very first 5k walk! Additionally, we will have a one mile fun run for kids!
WALTER PAYTON SWEETNESS 5K
Jackson, MS
Saturday, April 6, 2019
8:00 a.m.
The purpose of this event is to increase obesity awareness in Mississippi and to promote physical activity in the community. The event is slated to take place on the main campus of Jackson State University where the 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run ending at the Walter Payton Center.
GALLANT HEARTS GUIDE DOG CENTER
Jackson, MS
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Sponsored by Gallant Hearts
MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY COLOR RUN
Madison, MS
Thursday, April 11, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Come out for a fun colorful time and support Madison Station Elementary School
Cystic Fibrosis GREAT STRIDES 5K
Saturday, April 27, 2019
CRAYOLA CLASSIC
Pearl, MS
Saturday, May 25, 2019
8:00 a.m.
Sponsored by New Day Mississippi All proceeds to purchase school clothing and supplies for less fortunate Rankin County Children.
BRAWN & BUBBLES
Ridgeland, MS
Thursday, May 9, 2019
6:00 p.m.
This unique race takes place at sunset along the beautiful shoreline of the Ross Barnett Reservoir! Once you are done running stick around for a one-of-a-kind post race party including bubbles, bites, and musical entertainment. Race proceeds will benefit the MIND Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, which is a national leader in Alzheimer's research and clinical services.