Bukka White Blues Festival 5K
Bukka White Blues Festival 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Aberdeen, MS, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (102 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Beautiful Blue Bluff Campground area will host it’s annual Bukka White Blues Festival on October 10, 2026. This year they have added a fun 5K event to kickoff the festival. Sponsored by MOCO Running Group And benefiting the nonprofit VFW Post 4490 of Aberdeen Ms. This year, we will see the best Bukka White Blues Festival to date. Multiple door, prizes and awards based on age groups will be given. Make plans today to run for a wonderful cause. Visit vfw.org To learn more about the non profit and the programs the VFW supports.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
78°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Aberdeen, MS
Population
4,909
as of 2023
City Elevation
187 ft
Nearest Airport
GTR
Golden Triangle Regional Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 104 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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102
Days to train
- Race
- Bukka White Blues Festival 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Bukka White Blues Festival 5K
Oct 10, 2026