Outdoors
RSS for Outdoors- Fitness Camp
- Jul 16 – Dec 31.
- Do cardiovascular and strength training exercises, and learn about proper nutrition. Sessions are from 8-9 a.m. Saturdays.
- Lake Hico Park.
- $20.
filed under: Health and Wellness, Outdoors, Community.
- Weekly Group Walk
- Jan 3 – Dec 31.
- Walks are Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the multi-use trail next door. Walk two or four miles.
- Fleet Feet Sports.
- Free.
filed under: Health and Wellness, Outdoors.
- Make a Difference 5K
- Sat, Feb 18, 8:30 am.
- SouthGroup Insurance Services is the host. The event includes a run/walk and a one-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital. Registration available at mstrackclub.com.
- Woodlands Office Park.
- $25 run/walk, $15 fun run.
filed under: Outdoors, Be the Change, Sports.
- Mardi Pardi 5K Run and Triathlon
- Sat, Feb 18, 9:00 am.
- Individuals and three-person relay teams welcome.
- Washington Street Pier.
- $25 5K run, $50 triathlon, $60 per person in relay team.
- Be Bold Beer Run
- Sat, Feb 18, 4:00 pm.
- Lucky Town Brewing Company and the Home Brewers Association of Middle Mississippi are the sponsors. Registration is at 4 p.m, and the run/walk is at 4:30 p.m. The race includes stops at designated restaurants for drinks.
- Downtown Jackson.
- Free, drink prices vary.
Upcoming
Downtown Jackson Saturday Mar 17 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Apr 21 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday May 19 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Jun 16 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Jul 21 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Aug 18 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Sep 15 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Oct 20 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Nov 17 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Dec 15 4:00 pm
filed under: Community, Outdoors, Sports, Health and Wellness, Food and Drink.
- Community Bike Ride
- Fri, Feb 24, 6:00 pm.
- Jackson Bike Advocates is the sponsor. The destination will be announced later.
- Rainbow Whole Foods Co-operative Grocery.
- Walk for a Wish
- Sat, Feb 25, 8:00 am.
- Registration is at 7:30 a.m. The Chi Delta Chapter of Chi Omega Fraternity at Millsaps College is the sponsor. The event includes a walk and a one-mile fun run. The race begins at the north entrance on Riverside Drive. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- Millsaps College.
- $15 in advance, $20 day of event, children 5 and under free.
filed under: Outdoors, Be the Change, Sports.
- Fight for Air Climb 5K
- Sat, Feb 25, 9:00 am.
- Check-in is at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association, Participants must raise at least $100 to enter the race.
- Trustmark Park.
- $25 registration fee.
filed under: Sports, Be the Change, Outdoors.
- Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
- Feb 25 – Feb 26.
- The annual show features dealers, demonstrations and exhibits. See gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary tools and much more. Shows are on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Feb. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Mississippi Trade Mart.
- $5, $3 students.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Creative Classes, Community, Outdoors, Shopping and Sales, Family, Artistic Opportunities, Youth.
- Racing for Donation 8K Run/Walk
- Sat, Mar 31, 7:30 am.
- On Liberty Road, Flowood. The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency is the host. The race also includes a one-mile fun run for children ages 12 and under. Parking available at the agency's parking lot (4400 Lakeland Drive, Flowood).
- *N/A.
- $20 run/walk by March 24, $25 after, $5 fun run.
filed under: Outdoors, Be the Change, Sports.
- Traffick Jam Walkathon
- Sat, Apr 14, 9:00 am.
- Participants are to ask 10 people for a dollar per mile walked with a goal of 10 miles and $100. The 10 miles can be split up among a team. A post-walk rally and concert follows at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Hard Places Community (HPC) and their work against child sex trafficking in Phnom Phen, Cambodia. Visit traffickjamasia.com for more details.
- Sneaky Beans.
- Donations welcome.
filed under: Be the Change, Outdoors, Community, Concerts.
- Relay for Life - Central Rankin
- Apr 20 – Apr 21.
- Relay for life is a fundraiser for American Cancer Society. There are activities, food stands, and entertainment set up around a walking track at Shiloh Park. Great night for the whole family. Please come out and join us or call to set up a team!
- Shiloh Park.
filed under: Community, Outdoors, Be the Change, Family, Business & Networking, Food and Drink.
- WaterFest 2012
- Sat, Apr 21, 10:00 am.
- Learn ways to protect the Ross Reservoir, and enjoy food, music and children's activities.
- Old Trace Park.
- Free admission.
filed under: Community, Outdoors, Food and Drink.
- River to the Rails Festival
- May 4 – May 5.
- On Front and Howard streets. Main Street Greenwood hosts the annual event that includes music, a barbecue completion, a pet parade, an art show and food vendors. The festival starts May 4 at 5 p.m. and May 5 at 9 a.m.
- Downtown Greenwood.
- Free admission.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Concerts, Community, Outdoors, Food and Drink.
- Natchez Trace Century Ride
- Sat, May 12, 7:30 am.
- Enjoy a scenic bike ride on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Choose from distances of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. Rest stops with refreshments will be available approximately every 10 miles. T-shirt and post-ride meal included. Online registration at natchezcenturyride.racesonline.com through May 9.
- Old Trace Park.
- $35 through April 13, $45 after.
- Dragon Boat Regatta
- Sat, May 19, 9:00 am.
- The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is the host. The event includes boat races and a festival on shore with live music, a children’s village and food. Contact the chamber to register a team for the boat race (fee applies).
- Ross Barnett Reservoir.
- Free admission.
- C Spire Summer Soaker
- Sat, May 26, 10:00 am.
- Visitors participate in a one-mile fun run and cool off at the museum's fountain. Pre-registration required.
- Mississippi Children's Museum.
- $10.
- Heatwave Classic Triathlon
- Sat, Jun 2, 7:00 am.
- Participants swim half a mile at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, bike 24.5 miles along the Natchez Trace Parkway and complete a 10K run on the Ridgeland Multi-purpose Trail. Register by May 30; can register at heatwavetri.racesonline.com.
- *multiple locations.
- $75, $135 by May 6, $85, $145 after.
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