Granterio L. Short “I Am Proof Fitness”5K

About the Event

Granterio L. Short was a beloved son, brother, friend, and a well-respected Navy veteran and an outstanding father. Granterio possessed skills like no other. He had the ability to engage community members, encourage others to reach their highest potential all while still committing to the duty of protecting our honored country. Granterio's legacy is non-ordinary. He leaves behind a family, classmates, and a community that wishes to remember him and his notable accomplishments.

Granterio L. Short ‘’I Am Proof Fitness Day’’ will be held on the 25th day of July 2026. The project will be held in Hazlehurst, MS. at the city pavilion. We are aiming to focus the entire event around fitness and building health awareness. We will begin the day with a 5k and will continue the day with community members socializing and acquainting themselves with healthcare professionals. This project will be in remembrance of Granterio and all his well-doings. The proceeds will be to benefit upcoming athletic seniors at Hazlehurst High School to aid in the furthering of their education.

Guaranteed t-shirt date: Friday, July 17, 2026 - noon

Races Offered

5K Run

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K Run

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5K Run, No Shirt

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K Run No Shirt

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

5K Walk

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K Walk

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5K Walk, No Shirt

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K Walk No Shirt

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Kids's Fun Run

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — Kidss Fun Run

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

T-Shirt Only

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — T-Shirt Only

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Hazlehurst.

thermostat Temperature

23.2° / 33.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

26.3° / 36.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:07

nightlight Sunset

20:06

About Hazlehurst

Learn more about the host city, Hazlehurst.

Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital Jackson along Interstate 55. As of the 2020 census, Hazlehurst had a population of 3,619. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its economy is based on agriculture, particularly tomatoes and cabbage.