Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Ridgeland Recreation and Parks is hosting a fundraising bike ride to support the Children’s of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Don’t miss this important opportunity to put your pedals to a purpose and cycle out kids’ cancer! The bike ride will begin at the Renaissance on Highland Colony. Riding distances are available for everyone. Riders can register for 62-mile, 44-mile and 25-mile road rides. There will be a kids’ fun ride available, too! $35 Registration fee includes participant t-shirt, rest stops with food, water, gatorade, restrooms, and post ride food. Participate in fundraising through a donation at online registration and other ride day activities.* Join us for a fall morning ride and help cycle out kids’ cancer! Apple Maps link to start/finish Google Maps link to start/finish

Join us for the 17th Annual Turkey Day 8K! Whether this is your first time participating or you have made this a Thanksgiving tradition, don't miss out on the metro area's only USATF certified 8K race! The gun goes off at 7:30!   Guarantee T-Shirt in requested size cut-off is November 19, 2026.

Registration will close at 7:00pm Friday May 1st (or if we reach 1000 participants sooner).   The Natchez Trace Century Ride is quickly becoming the largest spring cycling event in Mississippi. Nearly 1000 cyclists each year jump start their cycling season while discovering our small town charm and hospitality by pedaling on stretches of national scenic byway. This ride starts and ends in Ridgeland and provides an experience for riders of all ages and abilities. With your choice of distances from 8, 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles with mild to moderate elevation, it is a great ride to find your stride and other specialties along the route. There will be “energizer” stops with snacks, water, and gatorade every 10-15 miles. The Natchez Trace Century Ride will take place on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 a.m., and will start at the Ridgeland Recreational Center.  Registration fee includes: ride, event t-shirt, swag bag, post-ride meal.   Registration fees are:                       8 Mile