Rodney Richardson Water Run
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating third annual Rodney Richardson Water Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the heart of Hattiesburg, Forrest, at the beautiful Town Square Park. This lively event is perfect for families and features both a 5k and a 1 Mile Fun Run, making it accessible for runners of all ages and skill levels. Get ready to cool off as you navigate a course lined with super soakers and enjoy refreshing sprays from the Hattiesburg Fire Department as you cross the finish line.
The race winds through the charming Historic neighborhood of Downtown Hattiesburg, culminating in a festive celebration at Town Square Park. All proceeds from this exciting event benefit Ddembe Ministries, supporting orphan, widow, and family care initiatives in Jinja, Uganda. Whether you choose to run for fun or as a charity runner, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and contribute to a great cause! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable day of community and camaraderie!
The race winds through the charming Historic neighborhood of Downtown Hattiesburg, culminating in a festive celebration at Town Square Park. All proceeds from this exciting event benefit Ddembe Ministries, supporting orphan, widow, and family care initiatives in Jinja, Uganda. Whether you choose to run for fun or as a charity runner, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, have fun, and contribute to a great cause! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable day of community and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Experience the thrill of the third annual Rodney Richardson Water Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Town Square Park. This unique event, designed to beat the September heat, features a 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run course lined with super soakers and a refreshing blast from the Hattiesburg Fire Department as you cross the finish line. The race takes you through the picturesque Historic neighborhood in Downtown Hattiesburg, culminating in a grand finish at Town Square Park.
This is a great event for the entire family. All proceeds from the race benefit Ddembe Ministries, an orphan, widow, and family care ministry in Jinja, Uganda. Visit our website to find out more information about the work going on at Ddembe [https://ddembe.org/].
Runners will also have the option to run as charity runners for this race. Participating as a charity runner means you're not just running a race you're making a difference. Your efforts will help raise funds and awareness for Ddembe Ministries, contributing directly to their impactful work in Uganda.
Both races will offer same-day registration, but runners who sign up after August 7th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pickup will be on Friday, September 25th, at RARE Design, located at 127 Buschman Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Packets may also be picked up from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on race day at Town Square Park.
For the 5k, awards will be given to the overall male and female, as well as the top male and female finishers in each age group. The top finisher overall in the 1-Mile will receive an award.
This is a great event for the entire family. All proceeds from the race benefit Ddembe Ministries, an orphan, widow, and family care ministry in Jinja, Uganda. Visit our website to find out more information about the work going on at Ddembe [https://ddembe.org/].
Runners will also have the option to run as charity runners for this race. Participating as a charity runner means you're not just running a race you're making a difference. Your efforts will help raise funds and awareness for Ddembe Ministries, contributing directly to their impactful work in Uganda.
Both races will offer same-day registration, but runners who sign up after August 7th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pickup will be on Friday, September 25th, at RARE Design, located at 127 Buschman Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Packets may also be picked up from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on race day at Town Square Park.
For the 5k, awards will be given to the overall male and female, as well as the top male and female finishers in each age group. The top finisher overall in the 1-Mile will receive an award.
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