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Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon is a 10K and half marathon event held in Hernando, Mississippi. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,085 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hernando, MS
- Field size
- ~2,085 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hernando, Mississippi
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 2,085 runners
- Course
- Course runs through tree-lined Hernando neighborhoods and out onto rural DeSoto County roads; third-party sources disagree on terrain (some describe "lots of hills," others "mostly flat"), and no official elevation profile has been published to resolve it.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 61°F at the start, 81% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, runners from across the Mid-South are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” for the 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon. Starting and finishing on the historic Hernando Town Square, both races wind through scenic, tree-lined neighborhoods and past the iconic 1925 Hernando Water Tower. The Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:05 a.m. After crossing the finish line, all registered runners and Spirit Runners are invited to enj…
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Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon?
- 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 Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon held?
- In Hernando, Mississippi.
- What distances does the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon offer?
- 10K and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon?
- About 2,085 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon?
- about 61°F at the start, 81% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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