Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Hernando, MS, with entry fees from $25 to $75.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- 475 West Commerce, Hernando, MS
- Price
- $25–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, runners from across the Mid-South are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” for the 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon. Starting and finishing on the historic Hernando Town Square, both races wind through scenic, tree-lined neighborhoods and past the iconic 1925 Hernando Water Tower.
The Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:05 a.m. After crossing the finish line, all registered runners and Spirit Runners are invited to enjoy the Race After Party featuring free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes.
For safety, the course will close at 12:00 p.m., and all Half Marathon participants must reach the 10-mile marker by 11:00 a.m. Runners who remain on the course after these times must follow all traffic laws and proceed at their own risk.
Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five.
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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
77°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hernando, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hernando, MS
Population
17,580
as of 2023
City Elevation
281 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 16 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.
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79
Days to train
- Race
- Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 475 West Commerce, Hernando, MS
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Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
Oct 10, 2026