Popsicle Fun Run sponsored by Mizuno
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Mobile, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for a refreshing summer experience at the Popsicle Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Mobile! This exciting event promises a day filled with fun for the whole family, featuring a 1.6-mile walk and a 3.6-mile run through the scenic McGregor Hill. Participants can test out the latest Mizuno shoes, including the Wave Rider 30 and Wave Inspire 22, while enjoying a variety of engaging activities back at the store.
Join in on the Popsicle Balance Dance-Off, where you can show off your skills while balancing a popsicle on your head during a lively line dance! Kids aged 10 and under can participate in a special race, and everyone is encouraged to dress up for the costume contest with a popsicle theme. Don’t forget to take a plunge in the ice plunge pools to cool down after your run! With free popsicles for all attendees and a chance to win prizes in the raffle drawing, this event is set to be a highlight of the summer. Gather your friends and family and make unforgettable memories at the Popsicle Fun Run!
Join in on the Popsicle Balance Dance-Off, where you can show off your skills while balancing a popsicle on your head during a lively line dance! Kids aged 10 and under can participate in a special race, and everyone is encouraged to dress up for the costume contest with a popsicle theme. Don’t forget to take a plunge in the ice plunge pools to cool down after your run! With free popsicles for all attendees and a chance to win prizes in the raffle drawing, this event is set to be a highlight of the summer. Gather your friends and family and make unforgettable memories at the Popsicle Fun Run!
Organiser's Description
_DETAILS_
Join us for the coolest fun run of the summer! snowflakeBeat 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!
male sign 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.
ICE PLUNGE POOLS: Take the Plunge Gulff Coast will be on-site with their state-of-the-art ice plunge trailer to help you cool down after your run!
GET FREE SOCKS: Wear a pair of Swiftwick socks to the run and you can take home a pair for free.
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!
female signmale sign Grab a friend or the whole family and we'll see you there!
Join us for the coolest fun run of the summer! snowflakeBeat 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!
male sign 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.
ICE PLUNGE POOLS: Take the Plunge Gulff Coast will be on-site with their state-of-the-art ice plunge trailer to help you cool down after your run!
GET FREE SOCKS: Wear a pair of Swiftwick socks to the run and you can take home a pair for free.
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!
female signmale sign Grab a friend or the whole family and we'll see you there!
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3972 Airport Blvd, Mobile, 36608, AL, United States
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