Rick Haggard Memorial Run
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $44.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Rick Haggard Memorial Run on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as we come together to honor the memory of Deputy Rick Haggard, a devoted public servant who tragically lost his life while protecting his community. This uplifting event will not only celebrate Rick’s legacy but also support his family, including his loving wife, Jana, and their daughters. Participants can look forward to a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit, as all proceeds will go towards assisting Rick's family and supporting a scholarship in his name.
Gather your friends and family at this meaningful event, where runners of all ages can take part in various race distances. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, your involvement will make a difference. Mark your calendars for August 29th and prepare to run in honor of a hero who dedicated his life to serving others. Together, let's create a lasting tribute that reflects Rick Haggard’s unwavering commitment to his community.
Gather your friends and family at this meaningful event, where runners of all ages can take part in various race distances. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, your involvement will make a difference. Mark your calendars for August 29th and prepare to run in honor of a hero who dedicated his life to serving others. Together, let's create a lasting tribute that reflects Rick Haggard’s unwavering commitment to his community.
Organiser's Description
THE RICK HAGGARD MEMORIAL RUN IS AN EVENT THAT WILL HONOR THE MEMORY OF DEPUTY RICK HAGGARD WHO TRAGICALLY PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2026. RICK HAGGARD WAS A DEVOTED CHRISTIAN, HUSBAND, AND FATHER WHO SELFLESSLY GAVE HIS LIFE PROTECTING THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY HE SWORE TO SERVE. RICK HAGGARD LEAVES BEHIND HIS LOVING WIFE, JANA HAGGARD, AND HIS DAUGHTERS WHO WERE HIS WORLD. THIS EVENT IS PROUDLY HOSTED AND SUPPORTED BY LEE COUNTY SHERIFF JIM H. JOHNSON AND HIS STAFF. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH THE CREATE FOUNDATION. PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO ASSIST THE FAMILY WITH EXPENSES AND TRAVEL TO THE NATIONAL FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL WHERE RICKS NAME WILL BE REVEALED, ALONG WITH A SCHOLARSHIP IN RICKS MEMORY.
Races
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Rick Haggard Memorial 5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$44.10
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Location
71 East Troy St, Tupelo, 38804, MS, United States
Rick Haggard Memorial Run
