When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
100 Main Street, Hattiesburg MS
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location: 100 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS, Town Square Park
- Events: 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Unique Features: Course lined with super soakers and a refreshing blast from the Hattiesburg Fire Department
Family Friendly
- Great for All Ages: Perfect event for the entire family
- Charity Support: Proceeds benefit Ddembe Ministries, an orphan, widow, and family care ministry in Jinja, Uganda
- Learn More: Visit Ddembe for more information
- Charity Runners: Run to make a difference and raise funds for Ddembe Ministries
Registration Details
- Same-day Registration: Available for both races
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Not guaranteed for sign-ups after August 7th
- Packet Pickup: Friday, September 25th, at RARE Design from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Race Day Pickup: Available at Town Square Park from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Awards
- 5k Awards: Overall male and female winners, and top finishers in each age group
- 1-Mile Awards: Top finisher overall will receive an award
Join Us
- Website: For more details, visit the official race page at Rodney Richardson Water Run
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