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5K Races in Mississippi
Mississippi currently has 46 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson and Oxford have the largest concentration of events.
April (9), November (9) and March (6) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 51 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 46
- Active listings
- 97
- Cities with races
- 51
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Upcoming 5Ks in Mississippi
All 46 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Stennis Space Center Marathon | Half Marathon | 5KStennis Space Center, MSMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~57 runners
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Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast MarathonBiloxi, MSMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 Mile ~1,150 runners
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Mississippi River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KGreenville, MSMarathonHalf Marathon5KTwo-Person Relay ~700 runners
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Run the Rainbow for Children's - 5th YearJackson, MS10K Run5K Run5K WalkEarly Start Marathon +5 more
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Racing for DonationJackson, MS5K Chip-timed Walk (all-in pricing displayed)5k Chip-timed Run (all-in pricing displayed)8K Chip-timed Elite Run (al
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Ribbon Walk 2027 Benefitting Pink Heart FundsBiloxi, MS1 Mile Walk - Youth-9AM1 Mile Walk-Adult-9AM5K Ribbon Run - Adult-7:30 AM5K Ribbon Run - Youth-7:30 AM +1 more
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Celebrate Sela: Race to Raise CDH Awareness 5KColumbia, MS5K Run/WalkHalf Mile Fun Run ~500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Mississippi
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast MarathonBiloxi, MSMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 Mile ~1,150 runners
When 5Ks happen in Mississippi
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 9 upcoming races
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 9 upcoming races
- December
- 5 upcoming races
Mississippi cities with the most 5Ks
- Biloxi
- 8 upcoming races
- Hattiesburg
- 5 upcoming races
- Jackson
- 5 upcoming races
- Oxford
- 3 upcoming races
- Tupelo
- 2 upcoming races
- Bay St. Louis
- 2 upcoming races
- Columbus
- 1 upcoming race
- Bay Saint Louis
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Mississippi cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Hill's Dog Jog 5K (See Spot Run at MSU-CVM)Starkville, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~400 runners
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300 Oaks Road RaceGreenwood, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced10K Run5K Run5K WalkFun Run
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Bay Saint Louis Cult Classics 5KBay Saint Louis, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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City of Byram Turkey TrotByram, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Runners5K WalkersKids (13 and under)
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Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5k RaceSenatobia, MS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Fuel to Fight Cancer 5Miler/5k/2MileWalkHattiesburg, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced5 Miles5K
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Gateway to the Delta 10 Miler and 5kBatesville, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Miler5K Run/Walk
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Get Fit Florence 5K & Fun RunFlorence, MS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K Run5K WalkColor Fun RunT-shirt only
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Granterio L. Short “I Am Proof Fitness”5KHazlehurst, MS Usually held in July · next date not announced5K
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Haunted 5K, & 10K at Hattiesburg, MS (43)Hattiesburg, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Homochitto River RaceMeadville, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile Bike Race2 Races3 Races5K Race +1 more
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Labor Of LoveRidgeland, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run5K WalkKids Run
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Lacing Up for Hope 5KSouthaven, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run
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Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run - Tupelo, MSTupelo, MS Usually held in October · next date not announcedTupelo 5KTupelo Virtual
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LOC22 5k/1 mile Glow Run Car & Bike ShowPicayune, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Hattiesburg, MS (39)Hattiesburg, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Men of Purple and Gold 5K Run/WalkFlowood, MS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K Run/Walk - First Responders5K Run/Walk - General PublicKids Fun Run - Ages 10 & UnderT-Shirt Purchase +1 more
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Milestones in MotionMadison, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run5K WalkKids Fun RunVirtual Participant
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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Hattiesburg, MS (34)Hattiesburg, MS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Pacing for Preemies 5KFlowood, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run5K WalkVirtual 5K
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Ryan Hendley Memorial Labor Your Legs 5KHattiesburg, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Save Just OneColumbus, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run5K WalkMemory Walk
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Sgt Melvin Gatewood 2026 Ruck/Walk & Fun RunColumbus, MS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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SMATF Annual Bridge for Life 5K Run/WalkBiloxi, MS Usually held in September · next date not announced5k
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Mississippi: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Mississippi?
- RaceRove currently lists 46 upcoming 5Ks in Mississippi with a confirmed date, plus 51 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Mississippi cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Biloxi (8), Hattiesburg (5), Jackson (5), Oxford (3) and Tupelo (2).
- When is 5K season in Mississippi?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are April (9), November (9) and March (6).
- What is the biggest 5K in Mississippi?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Mississippi is the Vicksburg Run Thru History, with about 8,000 runners across all of its distances.
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