In 230 days · Sat, Jun 19, 2027
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When
Saturday, June 19th, 2027
Where
Fair Park, Tupelo MS
Distance
5K
Typical weather
70–89°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
72–88°F
dry
2025
71–82°F
rain
2024
74–90°F
dry
2023
69–85°F
rain
2022
66–94°F
dry
2021
71–78°F
dry
2020
67–89°F
dry
2019
71–90°F
dry
2018
74–92°F
dry
2017
71–85°F
dry
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About this race
The Northeast MS Alcorn State 5K Run for Scholars' mission is to raise funds to provide scholarships for students from Northeast MS to attend Alcorn State University. Your support will ensure these students will have the additional funds needed to attend college.
Many of these students are first generation students entering college and will need as much support from you as possible. Let’s Make It Happen!
In addition, there will be a Health and Wellness Fair held in conjunction with 5K Run at Fair Park. We intend to have the following 1. Blood Drive, 2. Diabetes, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening, 3. COVID Screening and Vaccinations.
Prize money will be awarded in the following Overall categories: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50 and 3rd Place $25 for the Run, Walk and Wheelchair competition. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place age group winners will receive awards. See breakdown (Click Here).
The virtual race option is for those who are not able to participate in person. We are pleased to offer RACEJOY to monitor our virtual race. Separate results will be provided for virtual runners. Please note, due to the nature of virtual results being reliant on dependable cell service and honesty, there will be no awards for virtual participants. Results are for recognition only. See the Virtual FAQ (Click Here)
Learn more about NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Chapter (website) (Facebook)
Let’s educate our children to become model citizens!
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