Sat, Feb 20, 2027

Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler)

Hattiesburg, MS

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

9 Miles4 Miles

Entry is $57.50 now and rises to $60 after Dec 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler)

The course runs paved roads through Hattiesburg and returns to Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm, where the finish line scene is unlike most races. Runners can take on the longer route or a shorter option, both on pavement. The farm sets the backdrop for what comes after.

Packet pickup happens at the farm the evening before and again race morning. After finishing, people gather around large bonfires while a glassblowing artist works nearby, shaping molten glass into pieces right in front of the crowd. Warm drinks and sweet treats are out for finishers.

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Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler) 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

4 Miles Results · 2026

480finishers

25:04winner

50:42median

1:39:42cutoff

Top 3: Lewis, Colin (25:04) · Wiefels, Matthew (27:07) · Slay, Timothy (28:54)

9 Miles Results · 2026

399finishers

53:58winner

1:37:56median

2:30:51cutoff

Top 3: Vogt, Zach (53:58) · Garcia, Ayden (54:05) · Rafach, Jeff (55:10)

The Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler) has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

9 Miles2/20/2027 07:30$65

4 Miles2/20/2027 07:30$58

9 Miles2/20/2027 07:30$60

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Common Questions About the Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler)

Will I finish last at the Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 50:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:39:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler) a good first 4 Miles?

A field of 480 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler)?

The 4 Miles winner ran 25:04 while the median finisher took 50:42. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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