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Date:
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location:
266 West Magnolia Street
Smith County, Mississippi
39116
United States
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Links:
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5k Run Walk

MS Watermelon Festival 5K Run/Walk, Friday July 17 at 7:00pm. The entry fee is 25.00 and after the deadline it is 30.00. Shirts will be guaranteed to pre-registered participants only. Registration will begin at 6:00pm. Awards will be given in each age division for Run/Walk. All proceeds go to the Mize Volunteer Fire Department. All prepaid participants will receive a run shirt and entry to the festival for great food, free watermelon and entertainment.

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  • Hub City Hustle Triathlon [hubcityhustle.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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    HUB CITY HUSTLE TRIATHLON

    Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8 AM

    Heritage Subdivision – Oloh, MS

    Race is On! It's a Go!

    RACE LOCATION:

    The race will now be held at the previous location of Heritage...

    HUB CITY HUSTLE TRIATHLON

    Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8 AM

    Heritage Subdivision – Oloh, MS

    Race is On! It's a Go!

    RACE LOCATION:

    The race will now be held at the previous location of Heritage Subdivision in Oloh, MS. Location on Google Maps. Latitude: 31.2568 & Longitude: -89.5733

    Directions:

    From north: Take 98 West towards Columbia, At Bellevue, continue West on 98 for 6.9 miles, Left on Purvis Oloh road, 2.4 miles left into Heritage Subdivision.

    From 589 South: Take 98 west towards Columbia, Go to 6.9 miles and take Left on Purvis Oloh Road, Go 2.4 miles take left into Heritage Subdivision

    From 589 North: Take 98 west towards Columbia, Go to 6.9 miles and take Left on Purvis Oloh Road, Go 2.4 miles take left into Heritage Subdivision

    From Columbia: 98 East towards Hattiesburg, Take Purvis Oloh road South, go 2.4 miles and turn left into Heritage Subdivision.

    Regular Divisions Distance - 600 yd swim * 21.3 mile bike * 3 mile run

    Beginner Division Distance - 300 yd swim * 21.3 mile bike * 3 mile run

    1. Bike is 21.3 out and back on county roads: Left on Purvis Oloh, Left on Knight road, Right on Nobles, Right on WPA, Right on Olonzo Boone, Right on Luther Lee, Right on Purvis Oloh, & Right into Heritage

    2. Run is 3 miles inside Heritage Subdivision

    3. Practice ride on Saturday, Sept. 26th at 8am

    This Sprint triathlon is in its 9th year. Great race for beginners and veteran racers.

    We offer several divisions for everyone. We have an Individual, Clydesdale, Athena, Beginner, Duathlon and Relay Teams.

    The Beginner Division is a shorter swim course of 300 yd. swim, 21.3 mile bike and a 3 mile run.

    The Duathlon is a 2 mile run, 21.3 mile bike and a 3 mile run.

    We are giving $100 to the fastest swimmer, biker and runner both male and female.

    Bring your family and a blanket. There will be food for our racers and we have our very own Mississippi artist, Kim Garroway, who makes our custom made prizes.

    This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Helmets must be worn! All USA Triathlon Rules will be in effect and enforced for the Triathlon. SORRY NO REFUNDS. Please see USAT information below.

    Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):

    Individuals

    $50 Early Bird by February 15th

    $60 Starting February 16th - February 28th

    $85 Starting March 1st - August 31st

    $95 Starting September 1st - October 8th

    Relay Teams

    $110 Early Bird by February 28th

    $145 Starting March 1st - August 31st

    $155 Starting September 1st - October 8th

    EACH NON-USA TRIATHLON MEMBER MUST ADD $15 FOR A ONE-DAY MEMBERSHIP TO THESE PRICES. YOUTH AGES 17 & UNDER WILL ADD $10 FOR A YEARLY MEMBERSHIP.

    Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):

    Packet Pick up is at Jed’s Endurance Bikes,( New Location) 68 Jackson Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th from 10AM-6PM. Race day packet pickup will be available on Saturday at registration at the race site.

    ALL athletes are required to show Photo ID

    NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

    Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a Photo ID. USAT members are required to show their annual membership card. Others must purchase a one-day license.

    Athletes may only pick up their own packets and may not pick up a packet for another person.... Don't forget your helmet!

    Open Individual Age Groups:

    Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 & 80+

    Awards:

    Open Individuals - Top Male & Female, Top Masters - Male & Female

    Beginners - Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females

    Duathlon - Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females

    Athena - Top 3 Females

    Clydesdale - Top 3 Males

    Relay Teams - Top Male Relay, Top Female Relay & Top Coed Relay

    The Race Benefits: First Priority of South Mississippi

    49.7 km
    Excellor Rd., Lamar County, Mississippi, 39482, United States
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    21.8 Miles Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon

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