Homerun for Habitat 5K
Homerun for Habitat 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Southaven, MS, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For 18 years, the HomeRun for Habitat has brought our community together to make a lasting difference. More than 10,000 participants have helped raise over $500,000 for the Hernando DeSoto Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
This year’s event will be hosted at the acclaimed Silo Square mixed-use development, located across from Snowden Grove Park in Southaven. Participants and families are invited to enjoy the HomeRun for Habitat 5K, Kids Dash, and Fall Fest.
Our goal is to raise $60,000—enough to help build one home for a deserving DeSoto County family.
Habitat for Humanity believes everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live. The Hernando DeSoto affiliate selects qualified families through an application process. Future homeowners contribute “sweat equity” by helping build their homes and commit to an affordable 20-year, zero-interest mortgage.
To date, the local affiliate has helped 32 families achieve the dream of homeownership—16 of those homes were made possible through the HomeRun for Habitat.
The success of this event depends on the generosity of our community. We invite you to:
Join us as an event sponsor
Register for the 5K or Kids Dash
Bring your family and enjoy the Fall Fest
Help provide a local family with a safe, affordable place to call home
Thank you for helping make a life-changing difference for a DeSoto County family!
- Professionally managed by Best Times
- Chip Timing
- Comfy Soft Style T-Shirt
- KidsDash – with finisher medals
- Fall Fest with inflatables, games, arts and crafts
- Food and Drink from Local Restaurants
- Brick Paver Awards for top 3 in each age group
- Finisher Medals for ALL runners
- Pre-Race and Post-Race Music
- DeSoto County School Competition
- Family-Friendly atmosphere
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 10/18
High
75°
Low
52°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
2%
Wind
5 mph
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
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6
Days to train
- Race
- Homerun for Habitat 5K
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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Homerun for Habitat 5K
Oct 18, 2026