Rush 2 Brush 5k

Rush 2 Brush 5k takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, on November 14, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 8:00 AM. The race is organized by the School of Dentistry and held near the UMMC campus. It is a community event that supports Batson Children's Hospital along with the dental school's student associations, and it welcomes everyone from competitive runners to families out for a morning together.

As a road 5K, it suits a first race, a tune-up before a longer fall goal, or a relaxed run with the kids. The atmosphere is friendly rather than cutthroat: early registrants get a commemorative T-shirt, the first male and female finishers are recognized, and a post-race party with refreshments and music follows. If you are new to the distance, six to eight weeks of easy running three times a week, with one slightly faster session, is enough to cover 3.1 miles comfortably.