Upcoming Events
August 2023
Friday, August 4
Meridian Moonlight Run 5K, 2 Mile & Kid’s Fun Run - Meridian
Saturday, August 5
Moman & Harris 5K & Fun Run - Jackson
Sherry Wall 5K Walk the Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run - Oxford
Summer Beach Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Pass Christian
Running for Jesus 5K - Waynesboro
Friday, August 11
Moving on Purpose: Kelsay Dean Benefit 5K - Pontotoc
Saturday, August 12
Bay St. Louis Running Co. Run + SUP - Bay Saint Louis
Saturday, August 19
Get Fit Florence 5K & Fun Run - Florence
Hannah Pote Run for Education 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Starkville
Saturday, August 26
Death By 5K 24 Hour Challenge - Brandon
Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5K - Senatobia
September 2023
Saturday, September 2
Prairie Arts Festival 5K - West Point
Sunday, September 3
Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler - Tupelo
Monday, September 4
Labor Your Legs 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Hattiesburg
Saturday, September 9
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Climb - Biloxi
Stronger Together Foundation 5K & Fun Run - Meridian
Monday, September 11
911 Stair Climb 110 Story Climb, Walk or Run - Meridian
Saturday, September 16
Spread Your Wings 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Biloxi
300 Oaks Road Race 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Greenwood
Ocean Springs Bridge Run 8K & ½ Mile - Ocean Springs, Virtual Option Available
Saturday, September 23
Pacing for Preemies Milk Run 5K - Flowood, Virtual Option Available
Tallahatchie River Run 5K, 1 Mile & 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run - New Albany
DG Race 5K & Fun Run - Olive Branch
Sebastopolooza 5K & ½ Mile Fun Run - Sebastopol
The Walk by Faith 5K & Fun Run - Vicksburg
Thursday, September 28
The District Dash Donuts and Drafts 1 Mile & 1 Mile Relay - Jackson
Saturday, September 30
Wing Dang Dash 5K & ½ Mile Fun Run - Forest
Gulf Coast Beer & Bacon 5K - Gulfport
Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run - Gulfport
Noah's Gift 5K - Hernando, Virtual Option Available
Ergon's Pink Up the Pace 5K & Fun Run - Jackson
Sunset on Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Ocean Springs
Ivy Trek Ultra 50K, 25K & 12.5K Trail Race - Quitman
Equitable Action Run Towards Health (EARTH) 10 Mile, 5 Mile & 2 Mile Trail Run - Roxie
October 2023
Sunday, October 1
Muddy Princess 5K (Women Only) - Gulfport
Saturday, October 7
Race for Grace 5K - Batesville
Champion Paws 5K - Olive Branch
Sunday, October 8
Phi Beta Sigma Race to Beat Cancer 5K - Southaven
Saturday, October 14
Hernando Water Tower 10K - Hernando
Madison Station Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - Madison
Road to a Cure 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Osyka
Racing for Y’unity 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Picayune
Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run 5K & 400m Kids' Fun Run - Tupelo, Virtual Option Available
Saturday, October 21
Sunday, October 22
Saturday, October 28
Bay Saint Louis Cult Classics 5K - Bay Saint Louis
Mark Anderson End Polio Now 5K - Ridgeland
November 2023
Saturday, November 4
Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay - Petal
Saturday, November 11
Kamassa Race Series 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & 1 Mile Fun Run - Crystal Springs
Hearts of Compassion 5K - Ridgeland
Saturday, November 18
12Ks for the Holidays Charity Run, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Jackson
Thursday, November 23
Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Bay Saint Louis
Saturday, November 25
Stennis Space Center Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K - Stennis Space Center
December 2023
Saturday, December 2
Yule Run 8K & 5K - Clinton, Virtual Option Available
Saturday, December 9
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon & Half Marathon - Biloxi
Sunday, December 10
Mississippi Gulf Coast 5K & 1 Mile Kid’s Run - Biloxi
January 2023
Monday, January 15
Saturday, January 27
Casino Bridge Run 10K & 5K - Biloxi
Frostbite Half Marathon 10K & 5K - Starkville
While upcoming events have been canceled and/or postponed to help protect our communities and stop the spread of COVID-19, there are many things we can do to ensure we are getting 30 minutes of exercise in, most days of the week.
Get out and smell the magnolias!
The weather in Mississippi is mild, so it’s the perfect time. The key to walking or running will be to avoid popular trails or walking tracks. Stick to your neighborhood and be sure to maintain social distance and stay 6 feet away from any neighbors you may encounter.
Hit the stairs!
Be sure to warm-up first then run or walk the stairs for 15 minutes. If you need more of a challenge you can even side-step your way up and down, use the stairs to do push-ups or use the stairs to do step-ups. You’ll engage some different muscles and get the blood pumping.
The hunt is on!
If you have kids, try a scavenger hunt! Be creative and start inside and end in the backyard. Here are some suggestions to include in your hunt: something blue, puzzles, legos, a favorite toy, dad’s grill or even a flower or pinecone. Pinterest has tons of ideas to get you started.
Use sidewalk chalk!
Teach kids a math lesson outside or get in some physical activity. Draw a hopscotch, create a version of Twister, draw a maze or write down different activities for kids to do like jumping jacks, stretching or running in place.
The ideas are endless, just be sure to stay active!
We compile this calendar listing from various running and walking events in Mississippi that are sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and create links when more information is available. Be sure to check the details of each event for registration costs, deadlines and details, including changes and cancellations.