
4TH Annual
4th ANNUAL NICHOLAS AIR 5K is a running race on October 3–17, 2026 in Oxford, MS, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Welcome to our Fourth Annual 5K Event! Join us in Oxford, MS for the NICHOLAS AIR 5K Run/Walk to benefit local First Responders. Refreshments including cold beer and light food will be available for free at the cool-down area in the NICHOLAS AIR parking lot after the race.
REGISTRATION: The early registration fee is $35. The day of registration fee will increase to $50 so be sure to sign up soon! First Responders are invited to run free of charge. For more information or if you have any questions, please email marketing@nicholasair.com.
ROUTE: The start line will be at the NICHOLAS AIR Office on 300 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS, down Belk Blvd, connecting to Frontage Road, down the Access Rd, eventually turning right onto S 18th St, back to Belk, and then left on Elliott Dr and returning to the office parking lot. A link to the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51824656
START & FINISH: NICHOLAS AIR Headquarters: 300 S Lamar Ct, Oxford, MS 38655
PARKING: Parking will be available at the parking lot across the street from the NICHOLAS AIR Headquarters.
CHECK-IN: Day of check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions, feel free to contact us below or email us at marketing@nicholasair.com.
POSTPONE: If an issue that might cause a postponement of the race occurs, we'll be in contact as soon as any details become available.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from University, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
TUP
Tupelo Regional Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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4th ANNUAL NICHOLAS AIR 5K
Oct 3, 2026