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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
111 North Main Street, Pontotoc MS
5K
39–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
40–63°F
dry
2024
28–52°F
dry
2023
33–57°F
dry
2022
50–59°F
dry
2021
34–53°F
dry
2020
45–64°F
rain
2019
32–53°F
dry
2018
37–53°F
dry
2017
35–50°F
dry
2016
48–55°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Race will begin and end at the Pontotoc County Library, with bathroom use at the County Library.
Hosted by PACT, the Pontotoc County Affiliate of CREATE.
Walkers and runners will pass through picturesque Pontotoc, Mississippi-the business district and the holiday decorated residential area.
Awards will be given to the top 3 winners - male and female in the 5k, and the top 3 winners - male and female in the 10k
Registration will be online only, until December 1st. Registration will be available the morning of the race (December 12th) from 7am until 8 am. at the Pontotoc County Library. Registration online will close December 1st. A Late fee of $5 will be assessed to any registrants who register on race day. Those who register late WILL NOT be guaranteed a t-shirt on race day. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON December 1st.
Event fees are $35 per individual. (Unless registering after noon on December 1st, when a $5 late fee will be assessed)
Packet pick up will be at the Pontotoc County Library starting Saturday, December 12th from 7 am until 8 am.
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