
Hometown Heart 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Nesbit, MS, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
1st Annual Hometown Heart 5K!
An all-ages community run/walk celebrating connection and hometown pride. Join us to move together and give back—proceeds support the NWMS REALTOR® Foundation’s local community initiatives.
The NWMS REALTOR® Foundation focuses on bridging the gap between real estate professionals and the local communities they serve. We understand that REALTORS® are not just agents—they are neighbors, mentors, and advocates for protecting homeownership.
Saturday, September 12th
Registration opens 7 a.m.
Race starts 8 a.m.
The NWMS REALTOR® Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to supporting our community through charitable initiatives. Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
94°
Low
72°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
17%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
Population
17,580
as of 2023
City Elevation
286 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 10 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hometown Heart 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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
Hometown Heart 5K
Sep 12, 2026