DC Race 5K
DC Race 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Southaven, MS, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- Silo Square, Southaven, MS
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
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
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olive Branch, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Southaven, MS
Population
55,531
as of 2023
City 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?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Southaven than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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DC Race 5K
Sep 12, 2026