Upcoming Events
June 2022
Wednesday, June 1
Big Run 5K & ½ Mile Fun Run - Ridgeland
Saturday, June 4
State Games of Mississippi 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Meridian
12 Hour Rez Loop Challenge - Brandon
Saturday, June 11
Blueberry Jubilee 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Poplarville
Dog Days 5K & 2 Mile Walk - Hattiesburg
Lake Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Quitman
Running with the King 5K - Tupelo
Chevron Charity Run 5K & 1 Mile Run - Pascagoula
Saturday, June 18
Southern Firecracker Triathlon - Grenada
Hotter than Hades Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Kids Run - Leland, Virtual Option Available
Star Spangled Night Run 5K - Vicksburg
Juneteenth 5K Freedom Run & Fun Run - Canton, Virtual Option Available
Saturday, June 25
State Games of Mississippi Trail Race - Meridian
July 2022
Saturday, July 2
Balloon Chase 4 Mile, 2 Mile & ½ Mile Fun Run - Canton
Rick Osness Annual ALS Henleyfield Hills Buddy Half Marathon & 1 Mile Kids Run - Carrier
Monday, July 4
Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Jackson
Saturday, July 9
Flamin Fury 4 Mile Trail Run - Pontotoc
Saturday, July 16
Splash Dash 5K & 1 Mile Kids Run - Brookhaven
Made in the Shade 5K & 1 Mile Kids Run - Flowood
Mississippi Sole II Soul 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Jackson, Virtual Option Available
Bay St. Louis Sprint Triathlon - Bay Saint Louis
Saturday, July 23
Heart O' Dixie Triathlon - Louisville
Saturday, July 30
Big Butts 100K, 50K Trail Run & 100K Relay - Jackson
August 2022
Friday, August 5
Wesley Road Race 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Hattiesburg
Saturday, August 6
Running for Jesus 5K & 1 Mile Color Run - Waynesboro
Run Baby Run 5K for Life & Fun Run - Vicksburg
Saturday, August 13
Motus Bonita Lakes Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Dry Triathlon & 14 Mile Sprint Duathlon - Meridian
MS Kids Triathlon & Double Dash Triathlon - Madison
Saturday, August 27
Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon & Relay - Sardis
Glow So We Can Go 5K Glow Run, 2 Mile & 1 Mile Fun Run - Meridian
September 2022
Saturday, September 3
Ainsley's Angels 6th Annual Spread Your Wings 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Biloxi
Sunday, September 4
Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler - Tupelo
Saturday, September 10
Saturday, September 17
Lylah Gray Ray of Hope 5K - Booneville, Virtual Option Available
Run for Your Prostrate 15K - Tupelo
October 2022
Saturday, October 1
Ivy Trek Ultra 50K, 25K & 12.5K Trail Race - Quitman
Buddies Not Bullies 1 Mile Glow Run - Corinth
Saturday, October 8
Hernando Water Tower 10K - Hernando, Virtual Option Available
Pumpkin Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Meridian
Saturday, October 15
Hub City Hustle Triathlon & Duathlon - Oloh
Saturday, October 22
Mississippi Ale House Lederhosen 5K - Olive Branch
Trick or Treat Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Brookhaven
Saturday, October 29
6 Hour Run the River Ultra Challenge & Relay - Petal
November 2022
Saturday, November 5
Hearts of Compassion 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Ridgeland
Saturday, November 12
Kamassa 2022 Race Series: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Crystal Springs
Saturday, November 19
Magnolia Marathon & Half Marathon - Meridian
12K's for the Holidays Charity Run 12K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run - Jackson
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.