Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us for the inaugural Leos/Lions Zombie Color 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Ballard Park in Tupelo, MS! There will be friendly Zombies along the route to keep you going in the right direction. Feel free to dress up!!

The 2026 Hope Continues 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk marks the 10th year of this inspiring annual event, formerly known as the Tupelo Breast Cancer Awareness Run. One hundred percent of the proceeds will remain in the 16 counties of Northeast Mississippi, helping provide vital breast cancer screenings and support services for individuals affected by the disease. Thanks to our incredible participants, sponsors, and donors, last year’s event raised more than $35,000. Together, let’s surpass that amount in 2026 and continue bringing hope to our Northeast Mississippi communities! Participants can also look forward to a fast, familiar course with an exciting start and finish location in downtown Tupelo at Fair Park.

The Northeast MS Alcorn State 5K Run for Scholars' mission is to raise funds to provide scholarships for students from Northeast MS to attend Alcorn State University. Your support will ensure these students will have the additional funds needed to attend college. Many of these students are first generation students entering college and will need as much support from you as possible. Let’s Make It Happen! In addition, there will be a Health and Wellness Fair held in conjunction with 5K Run at Fair Park. We intend to have the following 1. Blood Drive, 2. Diabetes, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening, 3. COVID Screening and Vaccinations. Prize money will be awarded in the following Overall categories: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50 and 3rd Place $25 for the Run, Walk and Wheelchair competition. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place age group winners will receive awards. See breakdown (Click Here). The virtual race option is for those who are not able to participate in person. We are pleased to offer RACEJOY to monitor our virtual race. Separate results will be provided for virtual runners. Please note, due to the nature of virtual results being reliant on dependable cell service and honesty, there will be no awards for virtual participants. Results are for recognition only. See the Virtual FAQ (Click Here) Learn more about NEMS Alcorn State Alumni Chapter (website) (Facebook) Let’s educate our children to become model citizens!

Come join us on the 4th of July for our annual 1 mile run down Green Street! Race day registration at 1099 S Green Street which is also the finish line, from 6:00 AM to 6:45 AM. Race Start is 1 mile south on Green Street, near Wallace Street.