Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K

Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K is run in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on April 10, 2027, with the half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K, the 5K run and the 5K walk all starting at 7 a.m. The event raises money for Pine Belt non-profits and draws entrants from several states. The route passes local landmarks including downtown Hattiesburg, the Hattiesburg Zoo and the University of Southern Mississippi, with local businesses involved along the way and each beneficiary organisation decorating a mile of the course. Charity runners take part by fundraising for a chosen cause and promoting it through social media and other channels.

Road distances and an early gun make this a straightforward spring outing. The decorated miles give the half a natural rhythm to run to, and the separate 5K walk means walkers get their own event rather than being folded into a running field.