Dolly Should 5K

JAN

10

2026

Kick off Jan 10 2026 at Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis with the inaugural Dolly Should 9 to 5K, a fun untimed 5K walk run with a costume contest. Bring a new or gently used children’s book or donate to support Dolly’s Literacy Initiative.

Sat 10 Jan 2026

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

Dolly Should 9 to 5K is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026. The event is the inaugural edition and is organized by Bay St. Louis Running Company and Mockingbird Café. It is a Dolly-inspired, untimed walk/run held as a single 5K distance. The event includes a costume contest with awards.

Registration is listed as free and registration closes on January 10, 2026. Participants are asked to bring a new or gently used children’s book or make a monetary donation to support Dolly’s Literacy Initiative.

Location and on-site details

The start and finish are at Mockingbird Café, 110 South Second Street, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520. Mimosas, juice, and water will be available at the finish. The event description identifies the format as an untimed walk/run and notes that the focus includes a children’s book drive to support literacy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km