Salute Red, White, and Blue

Salute Red, White, and Blue Race Description

Event Overview

Salute Red White & Blue will start and finish in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Camp Shelby in front of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum (Building, 850 Forrest Ave W, Hattiesburg, MS 39407).

Athletes can choose to run or walk the challenging 11 mile course, the 11K course, or the 5K course. All three courses will be on paved roads.

All finishers will earn a medallion/medal.

Schedule of Events

• Date and Time: Saturday, Nov. 7th at 8:00 am
• Location: Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, 850 Forrest Ave W, Hattiesburg, MS 39407
• Packet Pick Up: 6:30-7:30 am
• Race Start: 8:00 am with a cannon blast

Awards Ceremony

10:00 am awards for 5K and 11K

10:30 am awards for 11 Miler

Note: Must be present to get your award or have someone pick it up for you at the awards ceremony. Awards will not be shipped.

Packet Pick Up

• Wednesday: Fleet Feet Hattiesburg - 2902 Hardy St Suite 120, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, 4-6:00 pm
• Friday: Camp Shelby - South Gate Armory located at 471 Southgate Road, 4-6:00 pm
• Saturday: Camp Shelby - South Gate Armory, 6:30-7:30 am
• Closing: Packet pick up closes at 7:30 am on Saturday

Entering Camp Shelby

Getting on base at Camp Shelby will be easy for our athletes. YOUR bib number is your entrance into the SOUTH GATE.

If you have family and friends coming with you and riding in the same car, they will be able to enter by YOU showing your bib number at the gate.

If they are coming separately, they must show a valid ID at the visitor center to enter Camp Shelby.

Finish Line Party

The Finisher's party is on the parade field at the finish line.

We will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for our athletes and have chips and an array of beverages.

There will be a POP UP bar with alcoholic beverages. You must be 21 to drink.

Family and friends are welcome, but food and beverages are only for athletes.

Additional Information

• Field Usage: Bring a towel, blanket, or chair for the parade field.
• Museum Access: The museum is free to all and will open at 9:00 am.
• Preparation: Course marking and packet picking will begin Nov. 4th.
• Contact: For questions, please refer to the website.

Supporting a Good Cause

This race supports the Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe Academy at Camp Shelby. The Youth Challenge Program aims to reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to help them become successful adults.

Join Us

See YOU at Camp Shelby on 11-7-26.

Race Link

For more information, visit the Salute Red, White, and Blue Race website.