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Running Races in Mississippi

Every upcoming running race in Mississippi, all 63 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

63 upcoming races · 18 with finish-time stats

5K 5410K 11Half Marathon 7Marathon 4Ultra 1
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Mississippi races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,922 finishersKeesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathonin the Half MarathonLongest-running11th yearAinsley's Angels 11th Annual Spread Your Wingsannual tradition

Races by City in Mississippi

Bay Saint Louis 4Biloxi 5Hattiesburg 11Hernando 3Jackson 3Long Beach 3Tupelo 6

Soonest Races in Mississippi

63 total
Fri, Jul 31, 2026THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K Tupelo, MS5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Summer Beach Run Pass Christian, MS5K0.5 MilesFrom $22Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Heucks Holy Hills 5k Brookhaven, MS5KFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Bay Saint Louis Run+SUP Bay Saint Louis, MS4.1 Miles5KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK Waynesboro, MS5KFrom $30Details Mon, Aug 10, 202610K Training Program Bay Saint Louis, MS10KFrom $180Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Spread Your Wings Long Beach, MS2 Miles1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Diamondhead 5k Diamondhead, MS5K0.5 MilesFrom $22Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Death by 5k Brandon Brandon, MS50KFrom $125Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Ninja 5K, & 10K at Hattiesburg, MS (34) Hattiesburg, MS5K10KFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 22, 2026PTB - Walk, Run, Plant Hope 5K Long Beach, MS5KFrom $25Register Thu, Aug 27, 2026$5 5K for The Mustard Seed Brandon, MS5KFrom $5Register

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Mississippi

Which Mississippi cities have the most races?

Hattiesburg (11), Tupelo (6), Biloxi (5), Bay Saint Louis (4) have the most upcoming races in Mississippi. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Mississippi?

Mississippi has 5K (54), 10K (11), Half Marathon (7), Marathon (4), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Mississippi?

September is the busiest month for races in Mississippi, with 14 of the 63, followed by August with 13. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Mississippi races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 18 races in Mississippi with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:39, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail races in Mississippi?

Yes, 3 races around Mississippi get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.