The Arc Northwest Mississippi Happy Feet 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Olive Branch, Mississippi
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the happiest race in town! The Arc Northwest Mississippi Happy Feet 5K is set to take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Olive Branch, DeSoto. Starting at 8:00 A.M. from the Olive Branch City Hall parking lot, this vibrant event celebrates inclusion and empowerment for runners of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to have fun, this 5K promises a day filled with joy, encouragement, and community spirit.
Join in the excitement as participants not only race but also support a meaningful cause. The event is hosted by a dedicated nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them to participate and shine. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, as well as finisher's medals and raffle prizes, there's something for everyone. So lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting experience that proves everyone belongs at the starting line!
Join in the excitement as participants not only race but also support a meaningful cause. The event is hosted by a dedicated nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them to participate and shine. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, as well as finisher's medals and raffle prizes, there's something for everyone. So lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting experience that proves everyone belongs at the starting line!
Organiser's Description
THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI [https://www.thearcnwms.org]
HAPPY FEET 5K
WELCOME TO THE HAPPIEST RACE IN TOWN!
FEATURED AT THE OLIVE BRANCH FARMERS MARKET!
STARTING LINE @OLIVE BRANCH CITY HALL PARKING LOT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
8:00 A.M.
GET READY TO LACE UP AND JOIN A RACE LIKE NO OTHERFULL OF FUN, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND CELEBRATION FOR RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
HOSTED BY THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI, A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THIS EVENT IS MORE THAN JUST A RACEIT'S A MOVEMENT FOR INCLUSION.
AS PART OF OUR MISSION, WERE HELPING OUR CLIENTS TRAIN AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENTPROVING THAT EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE STARTING LINE.
BY SIGNING UP, YOU'RE NOT JUST RUNNING A RACEYOURE RUNNING FOR A CAUSE. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS EMPOWER OTHERS TO REACH THEIR GOALS AND SHINE.
_EXCITING NEWS!_
5K AWARDS, FINISHER'S MEDALS, AND RAFFLE PRIZES!
AWARDS:
TROPHIES FOR:
* Overall Winners (Male and Female)
* Male and Female Masters - 40+
* Male and Female Grandmasters - 50+.
Certificates for 1st and 2nd place Male and Female awards:
* Age 14 and under
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70+
THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITIES OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI BY OFFERING PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION TO ACHIEVE THE BEST LIFE POSSIBLE!
_RACE TIMED BY BEST TIMES [http://www.besttimescct.com/]_
HAPPY FEET 5K
WELCOME TO THE HAPPIEST RACE IN TOWN!
FEATURED AT THE OLIVE BRANCH FARMERS MARKET!
STARTING LINE @OLIVE BRANCH CITY HALL PARKING LOT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
8:00 A.M.
GET READY TO LACE UP AND JOIN A RACE LIKE NO OTHERFULL OF FUN, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND CELEBRATION FOR RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
HOSTED BY THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI, A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THIS EVENT IS MORE THAN JUST A RACEIT'S A MOVEMENT FOR INCLUSION.
AS PART OF OUR MISSION, WERE HELPING OUR CLIENTS TRAIN AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENTPROVING THAT EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE STARTING LINE.
BY SIGNING UP, YOU'RE NOT JUST RUNNING A RACEYOURE RUNNING FOR A CAUSE. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS EMPOWER OTHERS TO REACH THEIR GOALS AND SHINE.
_EXCITING NEWS!_
5K AWARDS, FINISHER'S MEDALS, AND RAFFLE PRIZES!
AWARDS:
TROPHIES FOR:
* Overall Winners (Male and Female)
* Male and Female Masters - 40+
* Male and Female Grandmasters - 50+.
Certificates for 1st and 2nd place Male and Female awards:
* Age 14 and under
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70+
THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITIES OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI BY OFFERING PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION TO ACHIEVE THE BEST LIFE POSSIBLE!
_RACE TIMED BY BEST TIMES [http://www.besttimescct.com/]_
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Shirt - Choose T-Shirt or Tank
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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Spirit Runner Non-Participant
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Shirt - Choose T-Shirt or Tank
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
Please Note: Spirit Runners DO NOT RUN IN THE ACTUAL RACE. They will just receive the shirt.
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