From the Organizer
DETAILS
Join us for the coolest fun run of the summer! ❄️🍧🍦Beat the heat on McGregor Hill, then return to the store for all sorts of free, fun activities for the whole family:
👟 Demo new shoes from Mizuno, including the Wave Rider 30 and Wave Inspire 22.
🎨 Spray paint a T-shirt with our custom race logo stencil.
💃🏻 Popsicle Balance Dance-Off: balance a popsicle on your head while you complete a line dance - the last popsicle standing wins!
🏃🏻♂️ Kid's Race in the parking lot. Must be 10 years old or younger.
🌈 Costume Contest: come dressed in your best popsicle-themed outfit.
🎟️ Raffle drawing: Earn 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent in-store before 9:30 AM!
🦶 Injury Assessments: the Center for Balance and Rehabilitation with be on-site before and after the run for hands-on assessments by Physical Therapist, Erica Dekle.
🍧 Free popsicles for all attendees.
ROUTES
1.6 Mile Walk: head up McGregor and turn back at the new roundabout on Dauphin St.
3.6 Mile Run: head up McGregor and turn back at Old Shell Rd.
SCHEDULE
7:45 AM - Fun Run Sign-in & Demo Shoes: check in at the store and find a pair of Mizuno shoes to try out on your run. Demo shoes are first come, first served.
8:00 AM - Fun Run Start: runners and walkers leave from the store and head up McGregor Hill.
8:45 AM - Games Begin with the Popsicle Balance Dance-Off: be back at the store by this time if you want to participate.
9:00 AM - Kids' Race in the parking lot.
9:15 AM - Costume Contest: all entrants will parade for the crowd - loudest cheer wins.
9:30 AM - Raffle Drawing: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
🚶🏻♀️🏃🏾♂️ Grab a friend or the whole family and we'll see you there!
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
91°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mobile, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mobile, AL
Population
185,097
as of 2023
City Elevation
31 ft
Nearest Airport
MOB
Mobile Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 57 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
23
Days to train
- Race
- Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 3972 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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 Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno?
- Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno is a running race held in Mobile, Alabama on July 11, 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 Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama at 3972 Airport Blvd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno
Jul 11, 2026