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Half Marathon10KRegistration open

Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon

Saturday, October 10, 2026Hernando, Mississippi975 spots

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Days to go: 4

At a glance

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Hernando, Mississippi
Distances: Half Marathon, 10K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
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Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, runners from across the Mid-South are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” for the 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon. Starting and finishing on the historic Hernando Town Square, both races wind through scenic, tree-lined neighborhoods and past the iconic 1925 Hernando Water Tower.

The Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:05 a.m. After crossing the finish line, all registered runners and Spirit Runners are invited to enjoy the Race After Party featuring free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes.

For safety, the course will close at 12:00 p.m., and all Half Marathon participants must reach the 10-mile marker by 11:00 a.m. Runners who remain on the course after these times must follow all traffic laws and proceed at their own risk.

Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five.

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Key dates

Registration opens

Mar 9, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Mar 31, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Jun 1, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Aug 31, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 10, 2026

Race day

Oct 10, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 10, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 10, 2026

Tier 5 ends

Oct 10, 2026

Pricing

Half Marathon 21+

Tier 4, then $90 from Oct 10, 2026

$85

Half Marathon (Under 21)

Tier 4, then $80 from Oct 10, 2026

$75

10K (21+)

Tier 4, then $50 from Oct 10, 2026

$45

10K (under 21)

Tier 4, then $45 from Oct 10, 2026

$40

Spirit Runner (Shirt + Goody Bag + After Party access)

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$30

High School XC

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$25

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$15

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