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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
195 Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State MS
5K
55–76°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–87°F
dry
2024
43–65°F
dry
2023
45–71°F
dry
2022
51–69°F
dry
2021
48–69°F
dry
2020
44–70°F
dry
2019
45–67°F
dry
2018
53–63°F
rain
2017
49–71°F
dry
2016
66–86°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Come run with us on Oct 17th for our fifth annual First Responders 5K!! This annual 3.1 mile run was started in Fall of 2022 to honor the first responders that risk their lives every day to help others. Every year, thousands of U.S. first responders - including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMS providers - lose their lives while protecting others. We do this run to bring attention to their sacrifice.
Event Details
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: 195 Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS
- Distance: 3.1 miles
- Registration: Register here
Fun Activities
- Charity Raffle: There will be a $1 raffle for charity.
- Free T-shirts: T-shirts are free while supplies last!
- Donations: We will be collecting donations to a charity soon to be announced.
- Supporting First Responders: Aimed at serving those who serve us.
Hosted By
This event is hosted by Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings at Mississippi State University.
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