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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
475 West Commerce, Hernando MS
Half · 10K
59–77°F · low rain risk
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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
Event Overview
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, runners from across the Mid-South are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” for the 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon. Starting and finishing on the historic Hernando Town Square, both races wind through scenic, tree-lined neighborhoods and past the iconic 1925 Hernando Water Tower.
Race Schedule
- Half Marathon Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
- 10K Start Time: 8:05 a.m.
- Finish Line: Runners are invited to enjoy the Race After Party after crossing the finish line.
- Race After Party Details: Free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes. More information can be found here.
Course Information
- Course Closure: The course will close at 12:00 p.m.
- 10-Mile Marker: All Half Marathon participants must reach this point by 11:00 a.m.
- Safety Reminder: Runners remaining on the course after these times must follow all traffic laws.
- Personal Responsibility: Proceed at your own risk if you are on the course after the official times.
Beneficiary Information
Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five.
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