Salute Red, White, and Blue

Event Overview

Freedom Isn't Free - Earn Every Mile

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: The race starts this Saturday, Nov. 7th at 8:00 am.
• Packet Pick Up: 6:30-7:30 am.
• Group Photo: 7:35 am in front of the museum.
• Race Start: 8:00 am with the blast of a cannon.

Awards

• 5K and 11K Awards: 10:00 am.
• 11 Miler Awards: Around 10:30 am.
• Award Collection: Must be present to get your award or have someone get it for you.
• Awards Shipping: Awards will not be shipped.

Packet Pick Up

• Wednesday: Fleet Feet Hattiesburg from 4-6:00 pm.
• Friday: Camp Shelby, South Gate Armory from 4-6:00 pm.
• Saturday: Camp Shelby, South Gate Armory from 6:30-7:30 am.
• Closing Time: Packet pick up will close at 7:30 am on Saturday.

Entering Camp Shelby

• Access: Your bib number is your entrance into the SOUTH GATE.
• Family/Friends: They can enter with you showing your bib number.
• Separate Entry: They must stop at the visitor center to show valid ID.
• Parking: Parking lot is about a 5 minute walk to the start line.

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 compliments of Southern Beverage with alcoholic beverages. YOU MUST BE 21 to drink the adult beverages.

Family and friends are welcome to enjoy the finisher's party with you: however, the food and beverages are just for the athletes so make sure your family plans accordingly.

Additional Information

The parade field is a BIG open grass field so please feel free to bring a towel, blanket, or chair. The museum is free to all including friends and family and will open at 9:00 am.

Please note, we will be marking courses, manning packet pick ups, and setting up for race day starting Wednesday, Nov. 4th so if you have any questions please refer to the website or phone a friend.

Beneficiary

This race supports the Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe Academy at Camp Shelby. The Youth Challenge Program is a program for at-risk youth run by the National Guard of the United States.

Closing Remark

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

Race Details

For more information, visit the race page: Salute Red, White, and Blue Race.