Salute Red, White, and Blue

🇺🇸 Race 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.

Race course map will be available by July 20, 2025.

All finishers will earn a medallion/medal.

📅 Schedule of Events

The race starts this Saturday, Nov. 8th at 8:00 am in front of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, 850 Forrest Ave W, Hattiesburg, MS 39407.

• Packet Pick Up: 6:30-7:30 am
• Group Photo: 7:35 am, all participants in front of the museum
• Start Line: 7:40-7:45 am, line up according to pace
• Race Start: 8:00 am, with the blast of a cannon

Awards for 5K and 11K will be at 10:00 am, and for 11 Miler around 10:30 am. Must be present to get your award or have someone get it for you at the awards ceremony. Awards will not be shipped.

📦 Packet Pick Up

We have three chances for you to grab your packet for race day:

• Wednesday: Fleet Feet Hattiesburg, 2902 Hardy St Suite 120, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, 4-6:00 pm
• Friday: Camp Shelby, South Gate Armory, 471 Southgate Road, 4-6:00 pm
• Saturday: Camp Shelby, South Gate Armory, 6:30-7:30 am
• Note: Packet pick up will close 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.

• Family Entry: Show your bib number to allow family and friends to enter with you.
• Visitor Center: Those coming separately must stop at the visitor center with a valid ID.
• Parking: Follow directions to the parking area: the 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 plan accordingly.

📝 Additional Information

The parade field is a big open grass field, so please feel free to bring a towel, blanket, or chair.

• Museum: Free to all, opens at 9:00 am.
• Date: Nov. 5th, questions regarding the race should be referred to the website or phone a friend.

💖 Supporting Our Youth

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 with a mission to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth.

🗓️ See You at Camp Shelby

Join us on 11-8-25. For more information, visit Salute Red, White, and Blue.