Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K

🏃‍♂️ THE RACE:

The 14th annual Hattiesburg Half Marathon • 10k • 5k is set for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The race provides fundraising opportunities for participating Pine Belt nonprofits, while also attracting runners to the Hub City from numerous states.

• Date: April 11, 2026
• Location: 201 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, MS
• Registration: Opens Monday, October 12
• Event Link: Register Here

🏞️ THE COURSE:

The Hattiesburg Half Marathon • 10k • 5k course highlights iconic local landmarks and engages Hattiesburg businesses. The 2026 course will once again wind through downtown, head toward the Avenues, and loop around the Hattiesburg Zoo. A portion of the route also tours The University of Southern Mississippi’s campus before runners blaze down the Longleaf Trace to the finish line.

• Local Landmarks: Iconic sites featured in the race
• Community Engagement: Hattiesburg businesses involved
• Route Highlights: Downtown, Avenues, Hattiesburg Zoo
• Nonprofit Interaction: Each nonprofit “owns” a mile

❤️ CHARITY RUNNER:

A charity runner is a registered race participant who chooses to fundraise on behalf of one of the non-profits participating in the Hattiesburg Half Marathon · 10K · 5K. Charity runners form an alliance with the 501(c)3 of their choosing and provide financial and social engagement support. By choosing to become a charity runner, participants are committing their time, fundraising efforts and personal allegiance to the charity’s mission.

• Support: Share your fundraising goal and nonprofit mission
• Engagement: Challenge your followers to donate
• Fun Ideas: Run in a costume, jump in a pool of jello
• Prize: For the charity runner who raises the most