This October, running enthusiasts from the Mid-South and beyond are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” to participate in Hernando’s annual “Water Tower 10K” road race which will highlight the city’s historic districts as well as one of its most-beloved local landmarks. The 10-kilometer race, which will start at 8 a.m. …
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This October, running enthusiasts from the Mid-South and beyond are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” to participate in Hernando’s annual “Water Tower 10K” road race which will highlight the city’s historic districts as well as one of its most-beloved local landmarks.
The 10-kilometer race, which will start at 8 a.m. in the heart of the city at Hernando’s Town Square, features a course that will wind through the city’s scenic, tree-lined streets in the shadow of the Hernando Water Tower. Built in 1925 and officially designated a Mississippi Landmark.
Proceeds from the race benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) with a goal to improve early childhood education by making sure kids have access to age appropriate books. Every child who is enrolled in DPIL between the ages of one month old to five years old, will receive one book a month until their fifth birthday.
Free Beer, Food, Hand-Crafted Pottery Awards in each age division, LOTS of door prizes!
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Hilly Course with a Fun After Party!
Not an easy course but a great practice race if you are getting ready to run the St. Jude. The after party is not to be missed. Has good food … MORE
Not an easy course but a great practice race if you are getting ready to run the St. Jude. The after party is not to be missed. Has good food and beer and tons of door prizes from local businesses. The Hernando Farmers Market and DeSoto Arts Council show takes place at the same time across the street from the after party venue. The City of Hernando closes Panola Street on the town square for the activities and runners and makes for a fun setting.