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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 Details
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location: 475 West Commerce, Hernando, MS
- Type: 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
- Start/Finish: Historic Hernando Town Square
Race Schedule
- Half Marathon Start: 8:00 a.m.
- 10K Start: 8:05 a.m.
- Post-race Event: Race After Party
- Activities: Free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes.
Course Information
- Course Closure: All courses close at 12:00 p.m.
- 10-mile Marker Deadline: Participants must reach by 11:00 a.m.
- Safety Note: Runners on the course after closure must follow traffic laws.
- Risk: Proceed at their own risk after closure times.
Community Impact
- Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
- Mission: Providing free books each month to local children.
- Age Group: Children from birth to age five.
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More Information
For more details, visit the race website: Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon.
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