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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
475 West Commerce, Hernando MS
Distances
Half · 10K
Typical weather
59–77°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
53–77°F
dry
2024
56–80°F
dry
2023
55–79°F
dry
2022
54–82°F
dry
2021
68–84°F
dry
2020
66–70°F
rain
2019
66–83°F
dry
2018
69–80°F
rain
2017
69–87°F
rain
2016
60–80°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location: 475 West Commerce, Hernando, MS
- Races: 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
- Starting Point: Historic Hernando Town Square
Race Details
- Half Marathon: Begins at 8:00 a.m.
- 10K: Begins at 8:05 a.m.
- Post-Race: Enjoy the Race After Party with free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes.
- Course Closure: Closes at 12:00 p.m.: Half Marathon participants must reach the 10-mile marker by 11:00 a.m.
Safety Information
- Traffic Laws: Runners on the course after closure times must follow all traffic laws.
- Personal Risk: Proceed at your own risk after course closure times.
Beneficiary
- Proceeds: Benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
- Mission: Provides free books each month to local children from birth to age five.
Additional Information
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