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Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5k Race 2025

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Senatobia, Mississippi, United States

calendar_today 29 Aug, 2026

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sell $30.00

About the Event

Welcome to the Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5K Walk/Run
Join us in celebrating the enduring legacy of Ernestine Jones, a beacon of love, generosity, and community support. In 2026, we proudly commemorate what would have been her 100th birthday, honoring a life dedicated to kindness and service.

Honoring a Legacy of Love and Giving
Since her passing in July 2015, just shy of her 90th birthday, this event has served as a heartfelt tribute to her compassionate spirit. Launched in August 2016, the Ernestine Jones Memorial 5K has grown into more than just a race—it is a cherished tradition that brings our community together in celebration, remembrance, and support.

A Community United
Ernestine lived by the principle of open-hearted generosity, always ready to lend a hand, believing that small acts of kindness create ripples that return when most needed. This event carries that spirit forward, offering a space to give back, foster fellowship, and strengthen the bonds that uplift our community. Join Us in 2026
Be a part of the Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5K Walk/Run as we celebrate her 100th birthday and continue the legacy she left behind. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence honors her memory and supports a cause that truly makes a difference.

Let’s come together in 2026 to celebrate kindness, community, and the joy of giving back.

Races Offered

Ernestine Jones Memorial Annual 5k Race

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Senatobia.

thermostat Temperature

22.3° / 32.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.2° / 34.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

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69.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:21

nightlight Sunset

19:45

About Senatobia

Learn more about the host city, Senatobia.

Senatobia is a city in and the county seat of Tate County, Mississippi, United States, and is the 16th largest municipality in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. The population was 8,165 at the 2010 census. Senatobia is home to Northwest Mississippi Community College, a state community college providing two-year academic and technical degree programs. Also located in Senatobia is the Baddour Center, a residential care facility for intellectually disabled adults.