Haunted 5K, & 10K at Hattiesburg, MS

Haunted 5K, & 10K at Hattiesburg, MS runs on October 24, 2026 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with the 5K and the 10K both starting at 8:00 a.m. The two distances share a scenic route and the seasonal, Halloween-flavored atmosphere the event is built around. Generous cutoffs keep the race open to runners of every level, walkers included, and the field is a lively one.

The 10K is the more interesting choice if you already race 5Ks regularly — it forces you to hold a pace you cannot simply muscle through. Six to eight weeks with a weekly tempo run of 20 to 25 minutes prepares it well. If you are newer to racing, take the 5K, and use the shared start time to your advantage by getting a full warm-up in before the gun.