Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

On October 11th, running enthusiasts from the Mid-South and beyond are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” to participate in Hernando’s 16th Annual “Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon” road race which will highlight the city’s historic districts as well as one of its most-beloved local landmarks. For 2025, we have added a Half Marathon distance that will not only provide a tour of the historic districts of Hernando but also showcase the scenic areas surrounding the city.

🕒 Race Schedule

• Event Date: October 11th, 2025
• Half Marathon Start Time: 8 a.m.
• 10K Start Time: 5 minute delay after Half Marathon
• Starting Location: Hernando’s Town Square

🌳 Course Details

Both events will start in the heart of the city, featuring 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.

📚 Beneficiary Information

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.

🔗 Register Now

For more details and to register for the race, visit the official race page: Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon.