Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon
USATF CertifiedSaturday, October 10, 2026
Hernando, Mississippi
The Experience
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, runners from across the Mid-South are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” for the 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon. Starting and finishing on the historic Hernando Town Square, both races wind through scenic, tree-lined neighborhoods and past the iconic 1925 Hernando Water Tower.
The Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:05 a.m. After crossing the finish line, all registered runners and Spirit Runners are invited to enjoy the Race After Party featuring free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes.
For safety, the course will close at 12:00 p.m., and all Half Marathon participants must reach the 10-mile marker by 11:00 a.m. Runners who remain on the course after these times must follow all traffic laws and proceed at their own risk.
Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five.
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Course Information
USATF Certified Course
MS25005MS · Expires 2035
Certified Course Name
Water Tower Half Marathon, Hernando MS
Net Drop
+0.35
m/km
Separation
1.0%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10/10/2026 08:00
Start Location
475 West Commerce, Hernando, MS 38632
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $55
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:10:55
10:00/mi pace
1:27:36
6:41/mi pace
132
37% female · 63% male
14 states
Avg age: 41
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:00
Top 25%
2:27:41
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
78°F
☽
Avg Low
59°F
☂
Precip
0.02 in
🍃
Wind
8.8 mph
More races in Mississippi
The Experience
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, runners from across the Mid-South are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” for the 17th Annual Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon. Starting and finishing on the historic Hernando Town Square, both races wind through scenic, tree-lined neighborhoods and past the iconic 1925 Hernando Water Tower.
The Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K at 8:05 a.m. After crossing the finish line, all registered runners and Spirit Runners are invited to enjoy the Race After Party featuring free food, drinks, beer, live music, awards, and door prizes.
For safety, the course will close at 12:00 p.m., and all Half Marathon participants must reach the 10-mile marker by 11:00 a.m. Runners who remain on the course after these times must follow all traffic laws and proceed at their own risk.
Proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing free books each month to local children from birth to age five.
Click on "Topic Buttons" below for additional information
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
MS25005MS · Expires 2035
Certified Course Name
Water Tower Half Marathon, Hernando MS
Net Drop
+0.35
m/km
Separation
1.0%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10/10/2026 08:00
Start Location
475 West Commerce, Hernando, MS 38632
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $55
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:10:55
10:00/mi pace
1:27:36
6:41/mi pace
132
37% female · 63% male
14 states
Avg age: 41
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:00
Top 25%
2:27:41
Top 75%