Your Guide to 5Ks and Fun Runs in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson's spring and summer race calendar is packed with opportunities to move your body, connect with your community, and support causes that matter close to home. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the mission, there's a starting line in Jackson with your name on it.
MARCH 21
Run the Rainbow for Children's | 6:30 AM | Hal & Mal's, 200 Commerce St. | Benefiting Children's of Mississippi
APRIL 4
Run for the Son 5K | 8:00 AM | President Street between First Baptist Jackson and the Capitol | Benefiting First Baptist Jackson mission fund
APRIL 11
Sweetness "Fight Against Obesity" 5K | 8:00 AM | Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center, 34 Walter Payton Drive, JSU | Benefiting obesity awareness
Race for Grace Place 5K | 8:00 AM | Galloway United Methodist Church | Benefiting Grace Place ministry (food insecurity)
14th Annual Racing for Donation 8K/5K | 8:00 AM | The District at Eastover
APRIL 18
Miles for Mamas 5K | 8:00 AM | The Bean Path | Benefiting Black maternal health
Nate Ruffin 5K | 8:00 AM | Bailey Magent School | Benefiting Cade Chapel–Nate Ruffin Scholarship Fund
MAY 2
Full Stem Ahead 10K/5K | 8:30 AM | Belhaven Town Center | Benefitting AABE MS Chapter scholarships
MAY 9
Flight to the Finish 5K | St. Richard Catholic School | Benefitting St. Richard School scholarships
MAY 16
Hot Diggity Dog 5K | 8:00 AM | Mississippi School for the Blind | Details TBA
MAY 30
601 Day 5K — Jackson Run Club | Belhaven Town Center | Details TBA
JUNE 6
Joy Spreader Farish Street 5K | 9:00 AM | Joy Spreader's Park, Farish Street | Benfitting Joy Spreaders Park in the historic Farish Street District
JUNE 13
Rainbow Run 5K | 8:00 AM | Broadmeadow UMC Park, 4419 Broadmeadow Drive | Benefiting LGBTQ+ causes (MS Capital City Pride)
JULY 4
Watermelon Classic 5k | Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame | Benefitting the MS Sports Hall of Fame | Details TBA
Run with the Community — Every Week
Not ready to race? Jackson has two recurring run groups that welcome all paces, all fitness levels, and all people.
Lagers & Joggers | Every Thursday | 6:00–8:00 PM | Free | Fertile Ground Beer Co.
Meet at Fertile Ground Beer Co. at 6 PM every Thursday for a 5K run around Belhaven. The event wraps up with beers and social time at the brewery.
JXN Run Club | Every Sunday | 9:00 AM | Free | The District at Eastover, Jackson
Founded by Timothy Orey, JXN Run Club meets at The District at 9 AM each Sunday for stretching and a run. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run one to two miles — there's no obligation or time limit, and first-timers are encouraged to start with the one-mile distance. With 100–200 regular participants, it's one of Jackson's most established fitness communities. The location is subject to change, so follow JXN Run Club on Instagram for weekly details.
