DC Race 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Silo Square, Southaven, MS
- Distance
- 5K In-Person · 5K In-Person Student (18 & Under) · Fun Run (For Kids) & more
From the Organizer
DeSoto County Dream Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which focuses on Title 1 school students & their families by providing them with food, clothing, quality healthcare and educational assistance. The DeSoto County Dream Center's goal in Northwest Mississippi is to eliminate barriers that keep people from reaching their full potential. By building relationships within the community, the Dream Center connects people, programs and services. The Dream Center offers a consistent and reliable hand-up, not just a hand out by coordinating the basic needs of families with businesses, other non-profits and individuals.
We need your help, please consider becoming a Dream Center Volunteer!
Click Here To Register to Volunteer
T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who register before Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Southaven, MS
Population
55,531
as of 2023
Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DC Race 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DC Race 5K?
- DC Race 5K is a running race held in Southaven, Mississippi on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DC Race 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Southaven, Mississippi at Silo Square, Southaven, MS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DC Race 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DC Race 5K
Sep 12, 2026