25 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Jackson, Mississippi

Proceeds are going to the Oates mission's trips this March

Rob Yojoa Lake, Honduras

Charlotte Dominican Republic

Anna Clare Matmoros, Mexico

Lucy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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Join us for our

14th Annual Racing for Donation

5k/8k Run or 5k Walk

Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The District at Eastover in Jackson, MS,

as we work to raise awareness of the need for all Mississippians to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors

Same-day Registration starts at 7:00 am and the Race will begin at 8:00 am.

Share your pictures and videos on social media with us using the hashtag #RacingForDonation and tag us @donatelifems on all social media platforms. You can also send photos...

A portion of the proceeds are going to the Hartfield Cross Country team.

Shirts are guaranteed for individuals who sign up before April 1, 2025.

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4TH ANNUAL

Sista Strut Jackson

May 9, 2026 at 8AM

Join us at LeFleur's Bluff State Park for our 4th Annual Sista Strut 3K Walk on May 9th. Everyone that registers will receive the Official Sista Strut T-Shirt, the Sista Strut backpack, and all the great sponsor giveaways!

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2026

TIME: Rally starts at 8AM, Walk starts at 9:30AM

WHERE: LeFleur's Bluff State Park, Riverside Park Cir, Jackson, MS 39216

What is Sista Strut?

Sista Strut aims to heighten awareness about the issues of breast cancer in women of color, as well as provide information on community resources. Studies show that African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age and have a death rate from breast cancer higher than Caucasian women of the same age. Sista Strut recognizes the strength of survivors, their family and friends, heightens awareness, promotes early detection and the search for a cure.

Did you know?

• African American women in the U.S. have a 41% higher death rate from breast cancer than white women.

• African American women are more likely than white women to be diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40 and are more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors.

• Awareness of these issues will help survival rates with earlier diagnoses.

Registration Fees

Now - February 28th: $15 per individual / $20 per team member

March 1 - March 31: $20 per individual / $25 per team member

April 1 - May 9: $25 per individual / $30 per team member

'Please note there is a per person processing fee

Registration fee includes the Sista Strut t-shirt and backpack. Team members will also receive the official Team Member Souvenir.

T-Shirt Pick Ups:

T-shirt pickups will be held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, 1152 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216

• Wednesday, May 6th from 2pm-6pm

• Thursday, May 7th from 2pm-6pm

• Saturday, May 9th before the walk starting at 7:30AM at LeFleur Bluff Park.

• We prefer if one person picks up for the entire team.

2026 T-Shirt Design:

VOLUNTEER INFO: HERE

2026 Route

Join us for this fun race and wonderful day benefiting St. Richard Catholic School hosted by the St. Richard Men's Club.

Shirt sizes requested are guaranteed if you register by April 30th.

Food, live music, and family fun to follow the race!

Awards for overall winners, age group winners, and 1 mile participants.

Your race bib is you food ticket.

Note: There will be no race day registrations.

FOR FAMILY REGISTRATION, PLEASE SELECT THE FAMILY REGISTRATION OPTION WHEN REGISTERING.

This wonderful event is sponsored by GALLANT HEARTS which is a non-profit, tax exempt organization established with a mission to provide well-trained, healthy guide dogs to people who are blind. "...it takes a gallant heart..."

A DOG-FRIENDLY RACE!

5K Race Day registration fee will be $40.00; so please register online to save $10.00... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Please register by May 2nd to be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size requested.

601 is Jackson, Mississippi's area code. It's how people here identify with a neighborhood, a school, a side of town that shaped them. 601 Day was built to celebrate all of it.

Join JXN Run Club and Visit Jackson for the 4th Annual 601 Day 5K/8K, a community-centered run celebrating movement, connection, and the city we love. Whether you're walking, jogging, or running, every pace is welcome. The event starts and ends at Fertile Ground Beer Co. in the heart of Belhaven, with a post-run celebration and great vibes all around.

Participants will receive a finisher medal.

The color of the rainbow is as diverse as the people in our community. To celebrate this diversity, MS Capital City Pride offers the fifth annual Rainbow Run 5k (and children's rainbow fun run). An inclusive, fun and competitive race that honors all LGBTQ+ individuals and the allies that support us as it raises money for LGBTQ+ causes.

This amazing race on Saturday June 13, 2026 at 8 am will run through the beautiful and historic Fondren neighborhood in Jackson, MS. The race will start and stop at Broadmeadow UMC park (4419 Broadmeadow Drive, Jackson, MS 39206).

PACKET PICKUP is Friday, June 12 4-6:30 pm at Broadmeadow UMC, or race morning beginning at 7 am. Onsite registration available. Day of registration $55.

MS Capital City Pride's mission is to provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community while advocating for their needs and intentionally creating opportunities to mentor emerging leaders in the Jackson Metro area.

The vision of Capital City Pride is to build a community of people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations who are united, visible, and equal with all Mississippians.

Capital City Pride is made up by a 11 person Board. Its members represent all sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, race, and age.

Capital City Pride is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to organizations with 501(c)(3) status may be tax deductible.