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38th Over the River Run
38th Over the River Run is a 1-Mile Fun Run, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk, Family Rate and Spirit Runner event held in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Vicksburg, MS
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Vicksburg, Mississippi
- Distances
- 1-Mile Fun Run, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk, Family Rate, Spirit Runner
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from southernculture.org, checked October 6, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the 38th Over the River Run
A long-running Vicksburg tradition that sends runners and walkers across the Old Mississippi River Bridge to Delta, Louisiana and back, with a 5-mile run, a 5-mile walk and a kids 1-mile fun run. It benefits the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.
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38th Over the River Run: common questions
- When is the 38th Over the River Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the 38th Over the River Run held?
- In Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- What distances does the 38th Over the River Run offer?
- 1-Mile Fun Run, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk, Family Rate and Spirit Runner.
- How do I register for the 38th Over the River Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the 38th Over the River Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from southernculture.org, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the 38th Over the River Run start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the 38th Over the River Run?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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