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2026-2027 Running Races in Mississippi

Every upcoming running race in Mississippi, all 72 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

72 upcoming races · 21 with finish-time stats

5K Races 6210K Races 8Half Marathons 6Marathons 3
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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-running17th year17th Annual Rudolph Run 10k Run, 5k Walk/Runannual tradition

Races by City in Mississippi

Bay Saint Louis 5Biloxi 5Corinth 3Hattiesburg 11Jackson 4Southaven 3Tupelo 4

Holiday Races in Mississippi

Turkey Trots in Mississippi 2026 8Christmas 5Ks and Races in Mississippi 2026 7

Mississippi Races by Month

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

Soonest Races in Mississippi

72 total
Fri, Jul 31, 2026Group Therapy 5K Bay Saint Louis, MS5KFreeDetails Sat, Oct 10, 2026The Cat® Reman Challenge Corinth, MS5K1 MileFrom $5Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Annalisa Laudadio Love & Encouragement 5k Run/Walk Corinth, MS5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026The Burnie Run 5K Run/Walk Iuka, MS5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Ocean Springs Rotary 5k Ocean Springs, MS5K0.5 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hernando, MS Hernando, MS5KFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Dancing Rabbit 5k Macon, MS5KRegistration closedFrom $15View race Sat, Oct 17, 2026RubioRun Tylertown, MS5KFreeRegister Sat, Oct 17, 2026First Responders 5K Mississippi State, MS5KFreeDetails Sun, Oct 18, 2026Homerun for Habitat 5K Southaven, MS5K0.4 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Kingdom Run Burnsville, MS5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Noah's Gift 5K Hernando, MS5KFrom $30Details

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 Oct 16, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Mississippi

Which Mississippi cities have the most races?

Hattiesburg (11), Bay Saint Louis (5), Biloxi (5), Tupelo (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 (62), 10K (8), Half Marathon (6), Marathon (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Mississippi?

October is the busiest month for races in Mississippi, with 25 of the 72, followed by November with 23. 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 21 races in Mississippi with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:10, 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, 2 races around Mississippi get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.