Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Juneteenth is an annual observance to celebrate the date Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all remaining slaves in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Texas was the last
state in rebellion, following the end of the Civil War, to allow enslavement.
The Pine Grove Association sponsors the 5K Run/Walk as a way to commemorate the history of Juneteenth. The 5K highlights the rich history of Canton, MS, while encouraging people to be free from health disparities by living healthy lifestyles, including movement.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS.
5k Fun Run Run Walk
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Dash 'N Splash returns to Old Trace Park in Ridgeland, MS on June 27, 2026. 5K race begins at 8:30 am.
Packet pick-up will take place at Fleet Feet in Ridgeland from 10am-6pm Friday June 26th and on June 27th 6:30am-8am at Old Trace Park.
1k 5k Run
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Two non-competitive races for cyclists and runners, brought to you by Canton Tourism, Canton Parks & Recreation, the Mid-Mississippi Balloon Association, and The Good Samaritan Center.
All
participants will receive an awesome “Balloon Chase” t-shirt, race medal, a VIP dinner voucher, and the opportunity to run/walk/bike in the company of magnificent hot air balloons! You have your choice of doing a 10 mile or 30 mile bike ride in the morning (7 AM) with hot air balloons or a 4 mile or 2 mile run in the evening (6:30 PM) with hot air balloons, OR do both!
A Kid's Fun Run (1/4 mile) will occur immediately after the adult run. Medal and VIP Dinner provided for Kid's Fun Run participants.
Check out the NEW Route! Ten mile turns around for out and back at mile five (refreshment tent there). Thirty mile makes a big loop with a refreshment tent also at mile 15ish:)
2 Miles 4 Miles 10 Miles 30 Miles Cycling Fun Run Run
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Mississippi's premier Kids Triathlon is coming back to Reunion on Saturday, August 8th, 2026. We will have two kid's age groups, a Junior division (6-10) and a Senior division (11-15). The entire
race takes place within the Reunion neighborhood. New to triathlon? Only have a mountain bike, hybrid bike, or road bike? This is your opportunity to explore a new adventure and new sport! Be sure to check out the volunteer portal so that you can help with the race as well. We are also having the adult triathlon, Double Dash, immediately following the MS Kids Triathlon again this year! Sign you and your kids up today!
Kids Run Triathlon
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Can you survive the Death by 5k Challenge?
Ten 5ks in 24 hours.
The first 5k starts at 8 am and subsequent 5ks start every 2.5 hours.
5k start times are as follows: 8 am, 1030 am, 1 pm, 330 pm, 6 pm,
830 pm, 11 pm, 130 am, 4 am, 630 am. The final 5k must be completed by 8 am on Sunday.
The event will take place at the RunStrong Training Center and the 5k course will be the same for each leg, starting and ending at the Training Center. Runners may rest or sleep inside their vehicles in between 5ks, or can go home if they live close enough to the event location. There is also a green space where tents can be placed.
There will be 5 meals, each including hot food, served over the course of the event. Meal times will be 830a, 130p, 630p, 1130p, and 420a. There will be plenty of snack food throughout the event also.
Registrants will receive a race shirt along with some race swag, and finishers will receive a custom finisher's coffin.
This event takes place in summer in Mississippi and the weather can be a major factor. There will be no on-course aid station, so runners will want to carry a handheld or other hydration equipment.
In between 5ks, we will cook food, play games, rest and relax to get ready.
Participant limits: Initially, we will have 75 spots open for registration. After those 75 fill up, anyone wishing to register will be placed on the waitlist. However, this is not guaranteed, so don't wait to get signed up!
5k 50k Run
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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.
8k