MEGAMILES
- Date Tue 9th June 2026 - Sun 28th February 2027
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Price $43.40 - $160.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at MEGAMILES, kicking off on June 9, 2026, and running through February 28, 2027, in Hattiesburg, Lamar! This vibrant event is designed for runners of all levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned marathoners, fostering a welcoming community that celebrates every pace and person. MEGAMILES offers a variety of training options, including a fun summer program focusing on consistency and a more intensive half marathon group for those aiming for their first 13.1 miles or looking to improve their speed.
As the event progresses into the winter, participants can train for the Every Woman's Marathon, providing an exciting opportunity to check a marathon off your bucket list or achieve a personal record on a flat course. With structured group runs scheduled throughout the week, including speed work and nutrition clinics, MEGAMILES is the perfect place to challenge yourself and enjoy the journey to your running goals. Join us in embracing the spirit of community, motivation, and adventure at MEGAMILES!
As the event progresses into the winter, participants can train for the Every Woman's Marathon, providing an exciting opportunity to check a marathon off your bucket list or achieve a personal record on a flat course. With structured group runs scheduled throughout the week, including speed work and nutrition clinics, MEGAMILES is the perfect place to challenge yourself and enjoy the journey to your running goals. Join us in embracing the spirit of community, motivation, and adventure at MEGAMILES!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to MEGAMILES! We are a coached run group that aims to: get rid of elitism, intentionally and authentically create community, and make room for all paces and people. Whether you are a first-year runner or an experienced marathoner- we have groups for you!
About me:
My name is Meg Anderson. I am 34 years old and am so excited to give you MEGAMILES! I am from Gulfport, MS, lived in Jackson, MS for 9 years, packed everything I owned in 2 suitcases, bought a 1-way plane ticket, and relocated to Arequipa, Peru for almost 5 years. After living my best life abroad, I have decided to make my home in Hattiesburg, MS. I am passionate about mental health, am a diehard Swiftie, and am into all thing's coffee. I have my undergrad degree in Music/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and am finishing my MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching).
I started running in January 2013 because my friend and I decided to do a SuperSprint triathlon. After completing the SuperSprint triathlon, I quickly jumped into endurance sports and completed my first full marathon one year after starting running.
My coaching style:
I strive to push the limit of I cant, to become I will. I believe able-bodied people are capable of running as far as their heart and mind desire. With MEGAMILES, running will be less of an I have to run statement, but instead will become an I get to run or an I will run statement. I am here to provide you with the mentality shift needed to accomplish your big, scary goals. The question Im often asked is how do you run so far? The answer is simple: I want to, believe I can, and I enjoy the journey to get there. My goal for you is the same: to want it, to believe you can, and to enjoy the journey getting there.
Athletic Certs/Coaching Experience:
- Completed USAT (USA Triathlon) coaching cert in 2016
- UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) running coach cert
- Co-founder and treasurer of MSTC (MS Triathlon Club) [https://mstriathlonclub.clubexpress.com/]
- Coached individuals' distances 5k to 50k from 2016 to present day
- Group coached for 5k, 10k, half, beginner triathlon, intermediate triathlon, 70.3 triathlon from 2015 to present day
Street Cred:
- Completed a 77-mile run in 2025
- 30+ marathons/ultra-marathons from 2014 to present-day
- Half Ironman (70.3) in 2014
- Ironman (144.6) in 2015
- 3:45 marathon in 2015
2026 group run plan:
Summer: Run for Fun (No goal race. The last night we will 'race' an 800.)
Dates: June 9-July 30
Tuesdays: Fuzzzy's 6pm
Thursdays: Thames Elementary 6pm speed work
Fall: Half Marathon (Gulf Coast, St. Jude, or Rocket City)
Dates: September 15-December 13
Tuesdays: Fuzzy's 6pm
Saturdays: Jed's Perfect Endurance Bikes 7am. Start running 7:15am.
Winter: Every Woman's Marathon!!
Dates: October 27 -Feb 28
Tuesdays: Fuzzy's 6pm
Thursdays: Thames Elementary 6pm speed work
Saturdays: Jed's Perfect Endurance Bikes 7am. Start running 7:15
Included in your purchase:
- Plan curated to your specific group
- Bella Canvas shirt for your specific training program (Only half and full programs)
- Weekly group runs listed
- Speed work workouts written for your distance being trained for
- Nutrition clinic
- 10% off nutrition and coffee from Jeds
- Ability to be followed on Strava for comments/critiques/kudos from me, if wanted
- Access to me for questions, comments, concerns via text/e-mail/carrier pigeon
Program Details:
This is MEGAMILES first year running. We have a few different options for wherever you are in training. The summer runs are mostly for consistency for you. The half marathon group is perfect for someone wanting to either tackle their first 13.1 or wanting to get faster. The full group is perfect for either anyone wanting to cross marathon off their bucket list, as EWM is a generous cut-off or wanting to PR because of the flat course. While the half group has 2 runs and the full group has 3 runs, once the full group starts, the half group is more than welcome to come on out to Thames to join the fun!
About me:
My name is Meg Anderson. I am 34 years old and am so excited to give you MEGAMILES! I am from Gulfport, MS, lived in Jackson, MS for 9 years, packed everything I owned in 2 suitcases, bought a 1-way plane ticket, and relocated to Arequipa, Peru for almost 5 years. After living my best life abroad, I have decided to make my home in Hattiesburg, MS. I am passionate about mental health, am a diehard Swiftie, and am into all thing's coffee. I have my undergrad degree in Music/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and am finishing my MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching).
I started running in January 2013 because my friend and I decided to do a SuperSprint triathlon. After completing the SuperSprint triathlon, I quickly jumped into endurance sports and completed my first full marathon one year after starting running.
My coaching style:
I strive to push the limit of I cant, to become I will. I believe able-bodied people are capable of running as far as their heart and mind desire. With MEGAMILES, running will be less of an I have to run statement, but instead will become an I get to run or an I will run statement. I am here to provide you with the mentality shift needed to accomplish your big, scary goals. The question Im often asked is how do you run so far? The answer is simple: I want to, believe I can, and I enjoy the journey to get there. My goal for you is the same: to want it, to believe you can, and to enjoy the journey getting there.
Athletic Certs/Coaching Experience:
- Completed USAT (USA Triathlon) coaching cert in 2016
- UESCA (United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) running coach cert
- Co-founder and treasurer of MSTC (MS Triathlon Club) [https://mstriathlonclub.clubexpress.com/]
- Coached individuals' distances 5k to 50k from 2016 to present day
- Group coached for 5k, 10k, half, beginner triathlon, intermediate triathlon, 70.3 triathlon from 2015 to present day
Street Cred:
- Completed a 77-mile run in 2025
- 30+ marathons/ultra-marathons from 2014 to present-day
- Half Ironman (70.3) in 2014
- Ironman (144.6) in 2015
- 3:45 marathon in 2015
2026 group run plan:
Summer: Run for Fun (No goal race. The last night we will 'race' an 800.)
Dates: June 9-July 30
Tuesdays: Fuzzzy's 6pm
Thursdays: Thames Elementary 6pm speed work
Fall: Half Marathon (Gulf Coast, St. Jude, or Rocket City)
Dates: September 15-December 13
Tuesdays: Fuzzy's 6pm
Saturdays: Jed's Perfect Endurance Bikes 7am. Start running 7:15am.
Winter: Every Woman's Marathon!!
Dates: October 27 -Feb 28
Tuesdays: Fuzzy's 6pm
Thursdays: Thames Elementary 6pm speed work
Saturdays: Jed's Perfect Endurance Bikes 7am. Start running 7:15
Included in your purchase:
- Plan curated to your specific group
- Bella Canvas shirt for your specific training program (Only half and full programs)
- Weekly group runs listed
- Speed work workouts written for your distance being trained for
- Nutrition clinic
- 10% off nutrition and coffee from Jeds
- Ability to be followed on Strava for comments/critiques/kudos from me, if wanted
- Access to me for questions, comments, concerns via text/e-mail/carrier pigeon
Program Details:
This is MEGAMILES first year running. We have a few different options for wherever you are in training. The summer runs are mostly for consistency for you. The half marathon group is perfect for someone wanting to either tackle their first 13.1 or wanting to get faster. The full group is perfect for either anyone wanting to cross marathon off their bucket list, as EWM is a generous cut-off or wanting to PR because of the flat course. While the half group has 2 runs and the full group has 3 runs, once the full group starts, the half group is more than welcome to come on out to Thames to join the fun!
Races
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Summer Run for Fun
Incl. $3.40 Fee & MEGAMILES Bracelet
Tue 9th June 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$43.40
8-week series. This will NOT be training for an event. We will meet Tuesdays 6pm Fuzzy's for a casual run (when PBP does their summer fun run, we can join them!) and Thursdays 6pm Thames Elementary for speed work/fun summer run games. All paces welcome. I will come prepared with a workout for you to do Thursdays. -
Winter Half Marathon Training Group
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 15th September 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$96.40
13-week program. This training group is meant to train for either: St. Jude half marathon, Gulf Coast half marathon, or Rocket City half marathon. Rocket City is a 4-hour cut off, St. Jude is a 4:20 cut off, and Gulf Coast is a 6-hour cut off- so all paces welcome. This does NOT include race day registration, that is purchased separately. Must be able to complete 3 miles before starting program. -
Every Woman's Marathon Training Group
Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 27th October 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$160.00
18-week program. All genders are welcome to run the race. The race is promoting women's inclusivity in the sport! Race cut-off is 8 hours- beginner friendly! This does NOT include race day registration, that is purchased separately. Must be able to complete 5-6 miles when starting program.
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