Made in the Shade
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 100 Winners Circle, Flowood, MS
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Please join the Rotary of Flowood for the sixth annual Made in the Shade 5K Run/Walk
One hundred percent of all proceeds go toward the Rotary of Flowood’s ongoing service projects, which include dictionaries for Rankin-area lower elementary students, food drives for the Pine Lake Church Care Center, and Gateway Rescue Mission, and projects for The Seedsters at The Mustard Seed. A guaranteed donation of $1,000 will go toward programs at the YMCA of Flowood.
The race course will be a simple down and back along the paved multipurpose trail. There will be somewhat less shade this year, but beautiful scenery along the additional mile you’ll run or walk on the multipurpose trail. We look forward to seeing you.
Shirts are guaranteed for individuals who sign up before July 1, 2026.
IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 5:30 P.M., THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, YOUR BIB WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL RACE DAY MORNING.
Family Registration is available.
For questions, please contact the Race Director, Joe Lee at leslieslee@hotmail.com
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
92°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Intl Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Flowood, MS
Population
10,384
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JAN
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Made in the Shade, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Made in the Shade?
- Made in the Shade is a running race held in Flowood, Mississippi on July 18, 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 Made in the Shade?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Flowood, Mississippi at 100 Winners Circle, Flowood, MS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Made in the Shade?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Made in the Shade
Jul 18, 2026