Salute Red, White, and Blue
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About the race
Salute Red, White, and Blue is a run held at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with start and finish located in front of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum. The event offers multiple distance options and includes a virtual entry that covers any of the listed distances.
Distances offered:
- 11 Miler
- 11K
- 5K
- Virtual event for 5K, 11K, or 11 Miler
All three in-person courses take place on paved roads. All finishers receive a medallion or medal. Awards are presented at a postrace ceremony and must be collected in person or by a designated representative, as awards are not shipped.
Packet pick up is available at multiple locations, including Fleet Feet Hattiesburg and the South Gate Armory at Camp Shelby, with a final pickup opportunity on race day before heading to the start area. Entry into Camp Shelby for participants is via the South Gate using the participant bib; visitors arriving separately must stop at the visitor center with a valid ID for vetting. Parking is located about a five minute walk from the start area.
A finisher party will be held on the parade field at the finish area with grilled food, snacks, and beverages. A pop up bar will offer alcoholic beverages for those 21 and older. The event supports the Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe Academy, a National Guard program for at risk youth that includes a residential phase and postresidential phase and aims to help participants earn a GED or diploma. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
