Get Fit Florence 5K & Fun Run

City of Byram's 2nd Annual Turkey Trot

Hosted by Byram Mayoral Health Council

In partnership with the

Country Woods Baptist Church

Location: Country Woods Baptist Church

6737 S. Siwell Road, Byram, MS 39272 to Hinds County Parkway.

Register by August 29th to guarantee a t-shirt!

Packet pickup will be held at the Country Woods Baptist Church on race morning. Packet pickup opens at 7am, and in person registration will be available at that point as well.

The Rush 2 Brush 5K is back! After nearly a decade, the School of Dentistry is excited to revive this beloved community race. Join us just off the UMMC campus for a morning of fitness, fun, and fundraising — all while supporting two great causes:

• Batson Children’s Hospital

• Student Organizations at the School of Dentistry

Whether you’re a competitive runner chasing a new PR, a casual jogger, or a family looking for a healthy way to spend the morning together, this event has a place for you!

Why show up?

• Support local children and families through Batson Children’s Hospital

• Enjoy a fun, community-focused race atmosphere

• Receive a commemorative race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by October 14th, 2026)

• Post-race refreshments, music, and food at the finish line in the Belhaven Town Center

• Awards for top finishers (top 3 male and top 3 female)

The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon will start and finish from Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216

Join us for a morning of Family, Fitness and Fun at the 2026 Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K, 5K and the BB Kids Half Mile Fun Run. #RunTheBlues

2027 MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON WELLNESS FESTIVAL ( New Annual Event)

Packet Pick Up & Race Weekend In-Person Registration Information

Friday, February 19, 2027

Race Packet Pickup and New Race Registration

Veterans Memorial Stadium

11:00 am – 6:00 pm

2027 MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON WELLNESS FESTIVAL (New Annual Event)

Race Start Area: Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216

Both our start & finish are located on the 50 yard line from Veterans Memorial Stadium inside this Iconic Football Complex. All races will start & finish at the same locations!

Saturday, February 20, 2027

5:30am – 7:15 am - Late Packet Pick Up & Registration

Athletes at the 2027 event receive the following:

• Long Sleeve Sublimated Quarter Zip Shirts – (Registered Marathon Runners Only). Short Sleeve Sublimated Technical T-Shirts will be awarded to our, Half Marathoners, Marathon Relay, 10K and 5K runners

• Beautiful 4.5" 20th Anniversary Finisher Medals to all athletes in every distance event.

• Commemorative Mississippi Blues - 20th Anniversary Race Bibs

• Commemorative Mississippi Blues - Visit Jackson Tote Bags

• Complimentary plates of Jambalaya, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Snacks, Bottled Water, Bottled Gatorade, Canned Soft Drinks, and Bud Light Beer

• Light Beer for athletes over the age of 21 provided by Southern Beverage.

• And as a Special Treat, Cup Cakes will be served honoring each and every official finisher!