The Ford Foundation Rabbit Run

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Hattiesburg, MS; 301 Mobile Street, 39401
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate spring with a scenic run, family fun including an egg hunt, and a lively post-race party, all while supporting a meaningful scholarship.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

For a Cause
Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Welcome spring with The Ford Foundation Rabbit Run in Hattiesburg, MS. This event offers a 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run through the scenic streets of Downtown Hattiesburg, culminating in a lively post-race celebration. Designed for all, from competitive runners to families and first-timers alike, it's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the season. Your participation directly supports The Build Better Scholarship, providing tuition relief for single parents and individuals from single-parent households, helping to remove educational barriers and build stronger futures.

What to expect

Choose between a 5K race or a 1-Mile Fun Run.
Kids can enjoy a special egg hunt along the 1-Mile course.
Celebrate post-race with awards, live music, and a complimentary beer for participants 21+.

Standout details

Scenic downtown Hattiesburg course
Kids' egg hunt during 1-Mile Fun Run
Lively post-race celebration with live music
Supports The Build Better Scholarship

Perks & features

After-Party
Shirt

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 11:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:36 AM CST · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.11 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:36 AM CST · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

Rolling
Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for The Ford Foundation’s Rabbit Run on Saturday, April 4, 2026, hosted at Southern Prohibition Brewery! This springtime favorite features both a 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run, winding through the scenic streets of Downtown Hattiesburg and finishing with a lively celebration at SoPro.

✨ New this year: During the 1-Mile Fun Run, kids will enjoy a special egg hunt along the course, making it even more fun and family-friendly!

Rabbit Run is designed for runners, walkers, families, and first-timers alike. All proceeds benefit The Build Better Scholarship, a partnership with Pearl River Community College that provides tuition relief for single parents and individuals raised in single-parent households—helping remove barriers to education and build stronger futures.

📝 Registration Details

• Same-day registration available for both races

• Participants who register after March 20th are not guaranteed a race t-shirt

🎽 Packet Pickup

• Friday, April 3 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

670 Weathersby Rd., Suite 140

• Race day pickup begins at 8:00 AM at Southern Prohibition Brewery

🎉 Post-Race Celebration at SoPro

Stick around after the race for awards, live music, and a FREE beer for all participants 21+!

🏆 Awards

• Overall Male & Female winners (5K)

• Top three finishers in each 5K age group

Whether you’re racing for a PR, walking with friends, or cheering on your little runners during the egg hunt, the Rabbit Run is the perfect way to celebrate spring while supporting an incredible cause. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 🐇💛

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