Half Marathon and 10k race that starts and ends at Hernando’s Town Square.
Proceeds from the race benefit Hernando Excel By 5's Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) with a goal to improve early childhood education with free monthly books.
05/31/2026
Run over to the race website and register for the Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon before prices increases at noon!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=108239&rsus=500-400-e5d7ffea-33a7-4600-8890-010df5e29c86
05/29/2026
🏃♂️ Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Historic Hernando Town Square – Hernando, Mississippi
👉 Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=108239&rsus=500-400-e5d7ffea-33a7-4600-8890-010df5e29c86
05/28/2026
Ready to race? Register now for the Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon and beat the price increase coming THIS Sunday at noon!
🏃♂️ Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Historic Hernando Town Square – Hernando, Mississippi
✨ Race Options
• Half Marathon
• 10K
• Spirit Runner all the fun without the run. Enjoy race swag and after party access!
🎉 Race Day Highlights
• Scenic and hilly fall course through historic Hernando
• Large finisher medal for all finishers
• Unique handcrafted pottery awards for top finishers
• Post-race after party on the Hernando Town Square with live music, tons of door prizes and free food and beer!
• A welcoming community race atmosphere
Proceeds from the race support Hernando Excel By 5 – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five to encourage early literacy. Can't join the race but want to support, consider donating!
👉 Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=108239&rsus=500-400-e5d7ffea-33a7-4600-8890-010df5e29c86
🤝 Interested in partnering with the race?
Reach out to Gia Matheny at [email protected] for sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Bring your friends, family, and running buddies and experience one of the Mid-South’s favorite fall races! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
05/14/2026
Traveling to Hernando from out of town for the race?
The Hampton Inn Hernando is offering special race weekend group rates:
• $99/night for King rooms
• $109/night for Double rooms
Be sure to mention the race when booking to receive the discounted rate!
05/08/2026
🏃♂️ Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Historic Hernando Town Square – Hernando, MS
Whether you're chasing a PR, running your first race, or just looking for a fun fall event, this race offers an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels.
✨ Race Options
• Half Marathon
• 10K
• Spirit Runner all the fun without the run. Enjoy race swag and after party access!
❤️ Run for a Cause
Proceeds from the race support Hernando Excel By 5 – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five to encourage early literacy.
👉 Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hernando/HernandoWaterTower10K
The start line.
The finish line.
The after party. 🎉
🏃 Registration is OPEN for the Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
📅 October 10, 2026
Sign up today 👇
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=108239&rsus=500-400-e5d7ffea-33a7-4600-8890-010df5e29c86
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10, 2026!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to our amazing sponsors and the 730+ participants who joined us for this year’s Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon! We had an incredible time and can’t wait to do it again next year! See you again in 2026!
Thank you Rockwell Visual and Desoto Arts Institute for creating the video!!
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