The Ford Foundation Rabbit Run

Past Event

Sat, Apr 4, 2026

Hattiesburg, MS

301 Mobile Street

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About this race

🏃‍♂️ The Ford Foundation Rabbit Run

Join us for The Ford Foundation’s Rabbit Run on Saturday, April 4, 2026, hosted at Southern Prohibition Brewery! This springtime favorite features both a 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run, winding through the scenic streets of Downtown Hattiesburg and finishing with a lively celebration at SoPro.

🥚 New for This Year

During the 1-Mile Fun Run, kids will enjoy a special egg hunt along the course, making it even more fun and family-friendly!

👟 Race Information

Designed for: runners, walkers, families, and first-timers alike.
Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit The Build Better Scholarship, a partnership with Pearl River Community College that provides tuition relief for single parents and individuals raised in single-parent households—helping remove barriers to education and build stronger futures.

📝 Registration Details

Same-day registration: available for both races.
Registration cut-off: Participants who register after March 20th are not guaranteed a race t-shirt.

📦 Packet Pickup

Date and time: Friday, April 3 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 670 Weathersby Rd., Suite 140
Race day pickup: begins at 8:00 AM at Southern Prohibition Brewery.

🎉 Post-Race Celebration at SoPro

Stick around after the race for awards, live music, and a FREE beer for all participants 21+!

🏆 Awards

Overall winners: Male & Female winners (5K)
Age group awards: Top three finishers in each 5K age group.

Whether you’re racing for a PR, walking with friends, or cheering on your little runners during the egg hunt, the Rabbit Run is the perfect way to celebrate spring while supporting an incredible cause. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

For more information, visit The Ford Foundation Rabbit Run.