Molten Mohawk Niner
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Event overview
The Molten Mohawk Niner (and 4 Miler) is a road race scheduled for February 21, 2026, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The event is produced by Kinda Gritty Signature Event Planning and presented by Active Recovery. The race will start and finish at Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm, 50 Hegwood Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Registration opens October 21, 2025. The field is capped at 1,000 athletes.
Distances and race features
- 9 miles
- 4 miles
- Virtual race
The course runs on paved roads. The 4-mile option turns around at the 2-mile mark. Packet pick up is available on the Friday evening before the race and on the morning of the event. After finishing, participants gather at Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm near large bonfires while a local artist demonstrates glass and metal work. All finishers receive a custom glass-blown medal made by Mohawk Steel and Glass and an MM9R race shirt. Registration items also include an MM9R pint glass and an LMNT sample. Warm beverages and sweet treats are provided to finishers. The event notes support for local artists in Hattiesburg. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.