Sgt Melvin Gatewood 2026 Ruck/Walk & Fun Run
Sgt Melvin Gatewood 2026 Ruck/Walk & Fun Run is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Columbus, MS, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (117 days to go)
- Location
- MelRon Place, Columbus, MS
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
3.1 Miles Ruck/Walk & Fun Run
October 24, 2026
8AM - 11AM
Registration - $20.00 (17 & Under Free)
*Those registering after October 3, 2025 are not guaranteed a swag bag*
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
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbus, MS
Population
23,616
as of 2023
City Elevation
188 ft
Nearest Airport
GTR
Golden Triangle Regional Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 96 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sgt Melvin Gatewood 2026 Ruck/Walk & Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
- Race
- Sgt Melvin Gatewood 2026 Ruck/Walk & Fun Run
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- MelRon Place, Columbus, MS
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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
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Sgt Melvin Gatewood 2026 Ruck/Walk & Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026