Death by 5k Brandon logo
Running

Death by 5k Brandon

Date
August 22, 2026
Distance
24 Hour Challenge
Register →

From the Organizer

Can you survive the Death by 5k Challenge? 

Ten 5ks in 24 hours.

The first 5k starts at 8 am and subsequent 5ks start every 2.5 hours. 

5k start times are as follows: 8 am, 1030 am, 1 pm, 330 pm, 6 pm, 830 pm, 11 pm, 130 am, 4 am, 630 am. The final 5k must be completed by 8 am on Sunday. 

The event will take place at the RunStrong Training Center and the 5k course will be the same for each leg, starting and ending at the Training Center. Runners may rest or sleep inside their vehicles in between 5ks, or can go home if they live close enough to the event location. There is also a green space where tents can be placed. 

There will be 5 meals, each including hot food, served over the course of the event. Meal times will be 830a, 130p, 630p, 1130p, and 420a. There will be plenty of snack food throughout the event also. 

Registrants will receive a race shirt along with some race swag, and finishers will receive a custom finisher's coffin.

This event takes place in summer in Mississippi and the weather can be a major factor. There will be no on-course aid station, so runners will want to carry a handheld or other hydration equipment. 

In between 5ks, we will cook food, play games, rest and relax to get ready. 

Participant limits: Initially, we will have 75 spots open for registration. After those 75 fill up, anyone wishing to register will be placed on the waitlist. However, this is not guaranteed, so don't wait to get signed up!

 

Events

24 Hour Challenge8 AMRegister →

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

92°

Typical Low

71°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:29 AMSunset 7:38 PMDaylight 13h 9m

Host City

About Brandon, MS

Elevation

370 ft

Nearest Airport

JAN

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · 6 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Death by 5k Brandon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

75

Days to train

Race
Death by 5k Brandon
Date
August 22, 2026

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.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Death by 5k Brandon?
Death by 5k Brandon is a running race held in Brandon, Mississippi on August 22, 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 Death by 5k Brandon?
Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Brandon, Mississippi at 1909 Spillway Road, Brandon, MS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Death by 5k Brandon?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Death by 5k Brandon

Aug 22, 2026

Register →