Cotton Classic
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21st Annual Cotton Classic
The 21st Annual Cotton Classic takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Greenville, Mississippi. The event offers several distance options and family-oriented activity for children.
- 10K Run
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run for children
The event package includes a race purse, t-shirts, and finisher medals for all participants. Post-event entertainment and food are provided. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Partnership Campaign, a program that provides financial assistance for YMCA membership and programs for needy families.
The 10K Run awards a total of $1,250 in prize money distributed to overall and masters placements, plus age group awards by decade from 1-19 through 70 and over. The 5K Run and 5K Walk present overall awards and age group awards by the same age brackets. Additional recognitions include awards for the largest Walk Team and the Fastest 5K Walk Team based on the average time of the first five finishers.
Race packet pick-up and in-person registration are scheduled at two locations. Friday, April 24, 4:00-6:00pm at Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA, 1688 Fairgrounds Road, Greenville MS 38703. Saturday, April 25, 6:30-7:45am at Washington County Court House, 900 Washington Ave, Greenville MS 38701. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
