Upcoming Races in Brandon, Mississippi 2026

Written By: Jeremy N

If you are looking for races in Brandon, Mississippi, you have come to the right place. Brandon has a growing running scene with 6 races listed in our directory, including 0 upcoming events in 2026. Whether you are lacing up for your first 5K or chasing a new personal record, there is something here for every runner.

Upcoming Races in Brandon, Mississippi

Here is a look at the top upcoming races in Brandon this year. We update our listings weekly so you always have the most current information.

$5 5K for The Mustard Seed

Date: August 27, 2026

Distance: 5K

Lace up for a great cause at this August 5K in Brandon, MSjust $5 to enter! All proceeds support The Mustard Seed, a Christian community founded in 1981 that serves over 40 adults with developmental disabilities by meeting their spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual… Read full details →

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$5 5K for Penny McCaffrey

Date: July 16, 2026

Distance: 5K

Join us for a $5 5K in Brandon, MS to support Penny McCaffrey, mother of Lindsay Barnett, who is facing serious health challenges including liposarcoma surgery and recently diagnosed metastatic lung cancer requiring chemotherapy. Read full details →

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Death by 5k Brandon

Date: August 22, 2026

Distance: 5K

Think you can handle running 10 consecutive 5ks over 24 hours? Starting at 8 am and repeating every 2.5 hours until the final loop at 6:30 am, you’ll tackle the same course at RunStrong Training Center with opportunities to rest between legs in your vehicle, at home, or in a… Read full details →

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Rez Loop Challenge

Date: June 6, 2026

Get ready for the 8th annual Rez Loop Challenge, a 12-hour endurance event in Brandon, MS where you’ll run the scenic 11-mile Ross Barnett Reservoir loop as many times as possible from 6 am to 6 pm, starting and finishing at the RunStrong Training Center. Read full details →

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$5 5K for the Good Samaritan Center

Date: June 18, 2026

Distance: 5K

Join us in Brandon, MS on Thursday, June 18 at 6 pm for an affordable 5K fundraiser where your $5 entry fee supports the Good Samaritan Center’s mission of helping families in need with food, clothing, and shelter. This event welcomes everyonewhether you’re running the full 3. Read full details →

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$5 5K for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Mississippi Chapter

Date: May 28, 2026

Distance: 5K

Join us in Brandon, MS on Thursday, May 28 at 6 pm for a relaxed 5K run where your $5 entry fee goes directly to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Mississippi Chapter in their mission to prevent suicide and support those affected by loss. Read full details →

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Why Run in Brandon?

Running events in Brandon offer a mix of community fun runs, charity 5Ks, and competitive road races throughout the year. The local running community is active and welcoming to runners of all levels — from first-timers to seasoned racers. Many of these events benefit local charities and organizations, making race day about more than just your finish time.

Find More Races in Mississippi

Brandon is just one part of a thriving Mississippi running scene. If you want to explore more events across the state, check out our full race listings for Mississippi — we track every upcoming running event from 1 mile fun runs to full marathons.

Get Ready to Race

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Good luck out there — see you at the finish line in Brandon!

Hi, Jeremy Here, 

I am the the guy behind Train for a 5K. On this site, I share everything that learned along my running journey. The content I create is the running training I wish I had before we started this journeyAbout Jeremy. 

I have run over 250 races including the California International Marathon, Clarksburg Country Run, and various other 5K & 10K races throughout the United States. I am a former Athletics department employee at University of the Pacific and Shoe Consultant with Dicks Sporting Goods

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