Field Fest 5K Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Abbeville, Mississippi
- Price $22.80 - $28.13
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of adventure at the Field Fest 5K Trail Run on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, in beautiful Abbeville, Lafayette! This vibrant event invites participants to kick off their day with a thrilling 5K trail run or a fun one-mile run, perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. The stunning backdrop of the University of Mississippi Field Station, a 787-acre research and education complex, enhances the experience with its picturesque V-shaped valley, wooded hills, and serene spring-fed ponds.
After the runs, the festivities continue all day long with a fantastic array of food trucks, live music, and engaging science activities for the whole family. Not only will you enjoy an exhilarating day outdoors, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause, as the funds raised will benefit the University Research Foundation. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit in Abbeville!
After the runs, the festivities continue all day long with a fantastic array of food trucks, live music, and engaging science activities for the whole family. Not only will you enjoy an exhilarating day outdoors, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause, as the funds raised will benefit the University Research Foundation. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit in Abbeville!
Organiser's Description
ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, START YOUR DAY WITH A 5K TRAIL RUN OR ONE MILE FUN RUN, THEN STAY FOR A FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN: FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES. THE LOCATION IS THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FIELD STATION. THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FIELD STATION IS A 787-ACRE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION COMPLEX LOCATED IN ABBEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, JUST 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF OXFORD. THE STATION FEATURES A UNIQUE V-SHAPED VALLEY SURROUNDED BY WOODED HILLS, SPRING-FED PONDS, AND NATIVE WETLANDS.
FUNDS RAISED FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION (UMRF). AS AN UM-AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) FOUNDATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION, UMRF ALSO SERVES AS THE PREFERRED CHANNEL FOR PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO UMS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES. LEARN MORE (CLICK HERE [https://olemiss.edu/umrf/]).
FUNDS RAISED FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION (UMRF). AS AN UM-AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) FOUNDATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION, UMRF ALSO SERVES AS THE PREFERRED CHANNEL FOR PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO UMS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES. LEARN MORE (CLICK HERE [https://olemiss.edu/umrf/]).
Races
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5K Trail Run
Incl. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.13
OPENS 06 JUL -
Kids One Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.80
OPENS 06 JULFor ages 12 and under.
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15 County Road 202, Abbeville, 38601, MS, United States
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