Mules & Blues Fest 5K Run/Walk
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About the race
Mules & Blues Fest hosts a 5K Run/Walk for Infant Mortality Awareness on October 10, 2026, in Marks, Mississippi. The event takes place at the Quitman County Courthouse, 220 Chestnut Street, and covers 5,000 meters (3.1 miles) on a course described as relatively flat with one or two hills. A route map is provided by the organizer.
Registration is $25 per person and there is a strict pre-registration deadline: entries must be received by September 30, 2026. A T-shirt is guaranteed to participants who pre-register on time, with early registrants advised to request their preferred size.
Race day registration and race packet pickup are available. Amenities listed for participants include goody bags, a water table at the halfway point, and free post-race soft drinks and refreshments. An awards ceremony and door prize drawings are part of the event schedule.
Awards include 1st through 3rd place overall for male and female finishers, plus first-place awards in the following age divisions: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and up. The event policy specifies no award duplication. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
