Clean Atoms for Healthy Cells
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3rd Annual Clean Atoms for Healthy Cells 5K
The event is a community walk and run held at Flowood Nature Park in Flowood, Mississippi on October 31, 2026. It includes a main 5K distance and a 1K kids run and combines awareness activities with fundraising.
Organized by the American Nuclear Society Mississippi Section, the event aims to raise awareness about the benefits of nuclear energy for the environment. All registration fees and additional donations are directed to a scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors who plan to study science, technology, business, or policy related to nuclear energy at a two- or four-year institution.
Event activities and distances:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 1K Kids Fun Run for children ages 6 to 12
A nuclear energy themed art competition for 3rd through 5th graders at North Jackson Elementary School produces the winning design for the event T-shirt. Students' artwork is displayed at the event and online on the ANS Mississippi Section website.
Support for the event is provided by organizations including Entergy, US Women in Nuclear, North American Young Generation in Nuclear, and the National Society of Black Engineers. Registration fees for the 5K run and walk are listed as $40 and the 1K kids run is free; registration runs from September 1 through October 31, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
