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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
1250 Eastover Drive, Jackson, Ms MS
5K
57–79°F · low rain risk
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2025
58–87°F
dry
2024
54–77°F
dry
2023
55–64°F
dry
2022
56–84°F
dry
2021
70–87°F
dry
2020
58–82°F
dry
2019
65–75°F
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2018
67–86°F
dry
2017
63–87°F
dry
2016
65–86°F
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About this race
2026 Purple Dress Run
Grab your shoes and best purple running “dress” and join us at The District at Eastover for a 5K run/walk through Jackson to benefit Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families. Plan to stay for the after-party on the Green!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-15
- Location: 1250 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS
- Race Type: 5K run/walk
- Charity: Benefits Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families
Important Notice
- Registration Deadline: After Wednesday, October 14th
- Packet Availability: Not available until race day if registered late
More Information
For additional details and registration, please visit the official race page: 2026 Purple Dress Run.
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