Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon

About the Event

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, running enthusiasts from across the Mid-South and beyond are invited to “Mississippi’s Front Porch” to participate in Hernando’s 17th Annual Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon road race. This beloved event highlights the charm of Hernando’s historic districts and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, the Hernando Water Tower.

Following the successful addition of the Half Marathon distance in 2025, runners will enjoy an extended course that not only tours Hernando’s historic neighborhoods but also showcases the scenic areas surrounding the city.

The Half Marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 10K race starting five minutes later. Both races will begin in the heart of the city at Hernando’s historic Town Square, featuring routes that wind through picturesque, tree lined streets in the shadow of the iconic Hernando Water Tower. Built in 1925, the tower is proudly designated as an official Mississippi Landmark and serves as a centerpiece of the race experience.

For safety and operational purposes, the course will close at 12:00 p.m. Any runner remaining on the Half Marathon course after this time must follow all state and local traffic laws and will be proceeding at their own risk. Additionally, all participants must reach the 10 mile marker by 11:00 a.m. Runners who remain on the course after this cutoff time will also be proceeding at their own risk. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping keep race day safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Race proceeds benefit Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which supports early childhood literacy by ensuring young children have access to age appropriate books. Every enrolled child, from one month old through age five, receives one free book each month until their fifth birthday, helping build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

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Races Offered

Half Marathon (Under 21)

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$45.00

Half Marathon 21+

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$55.00

10K (21+)

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 6.21 Miles

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08:05

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$30.00

10K (under 21)

Oct 10, 2026

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08:05

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$25.00

High School XC

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 6.21 Miles

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08:05

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$25.00

Spirit Runner (Shirt + Goody Bag + After Party access)

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 6.21 Miles

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08:05

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$30.00

Test

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 6.21 Miles

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08:05

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$0.00

FLO

Oct 10, 2026

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08:30

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$0.00

LO

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — LO

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08:30

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$15.00

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Oct 10, 2026

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08:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Hernando.

thermostat Temperature

14.0° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.3° / 23.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:06

nightlight Sunset

18:23

About Hernando

Learn more about the host city, Hernando.

Hernando is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States. The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records. It is located on the south side of the Memphis, Tennessee metro area. U.S. Route 51 and the I-55 freeway traverse the city from north to south, and the I-69 freeway crosses the city from east to west. The county courthouse is located within Hernando's historic downtown square. It is located at the intersection of Commerce Street and present-day U.S. 51.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Tim Harville	M	53	Hernando, MS	—
🥈	Tara Parish	F	38	Olive Branch, MS	—
🥉	Kathryn Smith	F	29	Nesbit, MS	—
4	Lee Hartmann	F	64	Tupelo, MS	—
5	Lauren Miller	F	36	Memphis, TN	—
6	Nicole Patrick	F	39	Steens, MS	—
7	Stacy Wall	F	59	Fulton, MS	—
8	Kim Caddell	F	46	Tupelo, MS	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Bailey Hunt	M	40	Senatobia, MS	1:27:36
🥈	Aiden Patterson	M	17	New Albany, MS	1:31:13
🥉	Chloe Casto	F	24	O Fallon, MO	1:31:15
4	Michael Bruno	M	37	Memphis, TN	1:32:32
5	Shane Baltz	M	36	Senatobia, MS	1:34:25
6	Landon Bigham	M	26	Hernando, MS	1:35:31
7	Adam Tanielian	M	47	Ashland, MS	1:35:57
8	Jerome Lockett	M	48	Nashville, TN	1:36:36
9	Molly Moody	F	46	Madison, MS	1:37:13
10	Zachary Page	M	31	Crestview, FL	1:38:33
11	Robert Lyles	M	51	Olive Branch, MS	1:39:26
12	Tamarkus Jones	M	29	Conroe, TX	1:41:03
13	Greg Scanlon	M	58	Castle Rock, CO	1:42:42
14	James Carpenter	M	48	Hernando, MS	1:43:42
15	Andrew Whitten	M	24	Hernando, MS	1:44:00
16	AJ PARRON	M	50	memphis, TN	1:44:26
17	Kyle Hickerson	M	48	Pittsford, NY	1:44:53
18	Josh Calcote	M	36	Tupelo, MS	1:45:11
19	Oscar Cadena	M	39	Covington, TN	1:45:23
20	Robert Barber	M	63	Hernando, MS	1:45:42
21	Wayne Cornett	M	46	Walnut, MS	1:46:46
22	Robert Barnes	M	33	Hernando, MS	1:46:56
23	Lucy Glasner	F	41	Germantown, TN	1:48:30
24	Tanner Thompson	M	34	Memphis, TN	1:48:41
25	Julia Rhea	F	34	Germantown, TN	1:49:26
26	Tommy Bennett	M	44	Hernando, MS	1:49:30
27	Brandon Hurdle	M	32	Olive Branch, MS	1:49:43
28	Stephen Hectorne	M	32	Senatobia, MS	1:49:45
29	Morgan Simpson	F	32	Amory, MS	1:49:55
30	Christopher Hoshell	M	44	Hernando, MS	1:49:57
31	Abby Tomlin	F	31	Amory, MS	1:50:06
32	Rodney Robinson	M	33	Olive Branch, MS	1:50:42
33	Kyle Rucker	M	32	Hernando, MS	1:51:00
34	Ted Perry	M	59	Southaven, MS	1:52:09
35	David Williamson	M	50	Hernando, MS	1:52:10
36	Lisa Hampton	F	50	Piperton, TN	1:52:48
37	Kobia Eringo	M	50	Fishers, IN	1:53:08
38	Allen Tatum	M	42	Hickory Flat, MS	1:53:10
39	Karen Wang	F	32	Birmingham, AL	1:53:17
40	Brian Rowe	M	31	Hernando, MS	1:53:29
41	Evan Taylor	M	28	Byhalia, MS	1:53:56
42	Ann Williams	F	32	Nesbit, MS	1:54:32
43	Victoria Loudon	F	41	Memphis, TN	1:59:00
44	Brad Swafford	M	42	Memphis, TN	1:59:04
45	Shannon Echols	M	37	Memphis, TN	1:59:17
46	Danielle Webb	F	41	Campbellsville, KY	1:59:51
47	Jennifer Futrell	F	36	Germantown, TN	2:00:40
48	Katherine Anton	F	35	Hernando, MS	2:00:45
49	Anthony Embry	M	36	Southaven, MS	2:00:49
50	Michael Benson	M	44	Millington, TN	2:00:55

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Charlie Dawson	M	48	Oxford, MS	34:13
🥇	Austin Winstead	M	17	Senatobia, MS	38:17
🥈	Chandler Ray	M	18	Hernando, MS	35:13
🥈	Ryan Goodwin	M	39	Olive Branch, MS	39:50
🥉	Austin Winstead	M	18	Senatobia, MS	38:58
🥉	Mason Muur	M	24	Earlysville, VA	39:56
4	Shane Baltz	M	34	Senatobia, MS	40:00
4	Ben Thompson	M	17	Senatobia, MS	40:22
5	Adam Ridinger	M	32	Hernando, MS	40:38
5	JaKarien Perry	M	15	Senatobia, MS	40:39
6	Shane Baltz	M	33	Senatobia, MS	40:40
6	Ryland Hunter	M	16	Hernando, MS	42:18
7	Michael Bruno	M	34	Memphis, TN	41:01
7	Scott Peatross	M	54	Memphis, TN	42:34
8	Marcellus Odum	M	17	Lake Cormorant, MS	42:31
8	Bobby Gallagher	M	42	Germantown, TN	42:45
9	Watts Skinner	M	13	Senatobia, MS	43:00
9	Landen Crossman	M	15	Senatobia, MS	43:10
10	Dallas Randall	M	19	Hernando, MS	43:00
10	Dylan Gay	M	16	Senatobia, MS	43:11
11	Jerome Lockett	M	46	Nashville, TN	43:03
11	Robert Barber	M	60	Hernando, MS	43:19
12	Elijah Jones	M	28	Memphis, TN	43:04
12	Gabe Nance	M	18	Hernando, MS	43:22
13	Dylan moore	M	17	Senatobia, MS	43:04
13	Harlan Chadwick	M	17	Lake Cormorant, MS	43:41
14	Jacob Waller	M	16	Hernando, MS	43:05
14	James Carpenter	M	45	Hernando, MS	43:46
15	Will Corbin	M	14	Sardis, MS	43:21
15	Michael Hipp	M	43	Oxford, MS	43:59
16	Braden D'Agostino	M	14	Senatobia, MS	43:30
16	Adam Tanielian	M	44	Ashland, MS	43:59
17	Josh Upchurch	M	40	HERNANDO, MS	43:38
17	Josh Upchurch	M	39	HERNANDO, MS	44:19
18	Robert Barber	M	61	Hernando, MS	44:07
18	Elijah Jones	M	27	Memphis, TN	44:19
19	Braden D'Agostino	M	13	Senatobia, MS	44:35
19	Ben Thompson	M	18	Senatobia, MS	44:36
20	Nicole Pell	F	43	Olive Branch, MS	44:37
20	Eli Mckinney	M	14	Hernando, MS	44:45
21	Tony Mason	M	45	Nesbit, MS	44:48
21	Watts Skinner	M	13	Senatobia, MS	44:55
22	Ayden Ward	M	15	Senatobia, MS	44:49
22	Russ Kicker	M	46	Hernando, MS	45:13
23	Matthew Hoskins	M	16	Senatobia, MS	45:09
23	Tony Hilliard	M	43	Hernando, MS	45:19
24	Robert Lyles	M	49	Olive Branch, MS	45:24
24	Brooks Swanquist	M	35	Hernando, MS	45:29
25	David Williamson	M	47	Hernando, MS	45:36
25	Jared Bigler	M	27	Memphis, TN	45:40
26	Paulo C	M	16	Hernando, MS	45:49
26	Brian Crowder	M	39	Nesbit, MS	45:50
27	Christopher Flis	M	50	Memphis, TN	45:52
27	Daniel Doyle	M	41	Oxford, MS	45:57
28	Jordan Simpson	F	28	Hernando, MS	46:06
28	Bryan Holloway	M	48	Nesbit, MS	46:09
29	Matthew Thompson	M	15	Senatobia, MS	46:13
29	Ayden Ward	M	14	Senatobia, MS	46:14
30	Eli Winebrenner	M	15	Horn Lake, MS	46:14
30	aj parron	M	47	Memphis, TN	46:15
31	Austin Cardosi	M	35	Hernando, MS	46:16
31	Tony Mason	M	44	Nesbit, MS	46:16
32	Hannah Sanders	F	17	Belden, MS	46:17
32	Tyler Webb	M	14	Senatobia, MS	46:26
33	Mark Utley jr	M	35	Olive Branch, MS	46:20
33	Harrison Luther	M	16	Senatobia, MS	46:31
34	Jacob Waller	M	15	Hernando, MS	46:22
34	Ethan Mann	M	18	Senatobia, MS	46:43
35	Haiden Woods	M	13	Coldwater, MS	46:35
35	Dorde Dordevic	M	26	Nesbit, MS	47:04
36	James Norris	M	24	Arlington, TN	46:41
36	Mitchell Fleming	M	34	Olive Branch, MS	47:13
37	Anthony Marshall	M	45	Hernando, MS	46:42
37	Madison Jordan	F	17	Senatobia, MS	47:16
38	Cooper Putt	M	13	Senatobia, MS	46:43
38	Justin Echols	M	36	Hernando, MS	47:17
39	Austin Cardosi	M	34	Hernando, MS	46:49
39	Ethan Loyacano	M	15	Senatobia, MS	47:33
40	Derick Biglane	M	47	Hernando, MS	46:51
40	Jakub Denkiewicz	M	25	Memphis, TN	47:47
41	ethan lebo	M	14	Hernando, MS	47:01
41	Ray Acosta	M	46	Olive Branch, MS	47:47
42	Timothy Durham	M	24	Southaven, MS	47:08
42	Tommy Bennett	M	42	Hernando, MS	48:07
43	Anna Clark	F	19	Senatobia, MS	47:26
43	Chris Hoshell	M	42	Hernando, MS	48:08
44	Jared Bigler	M	26	Memphis, TN	47:56
44	Parker Routh	M	14	Southaven, MS	48:20
45	Isaac Harrison	M	28	Hernando, MS	48:09
45	Ella Oursler	F	17	Senatobia, MS	48:31
46	Anthony Hamrick	M	29	Senatobia, MS	48:09
46	Hayden Waller	M	14	Hernando, MS	48:33
47	Danielle Howell	F	38	Collierville, TN	48:21
47	Lance Butterfield	M	46	Hernando, MS	48:37
48	Mark Brimble	M	31	Memphis, TN	48:22
48	Anthony Marshall	M	46	Hernando, MS	48:41
49	George Channells	M	43	Hernando, MS	48:25
49	Chris Moore	M	25	Tupelo, MS	49:13
50	Edith McIlwain	F	41	Olive Branch, MS	48:39
50	Cedric Foster	M	36	Memphis, TN	49:33

About the Event

Following the successful addition of the Half Marathon distance in 2025, runners will enjoy an extended course that not only tours Hernando’s historic neighborhoods but also showcases the scenic areas surrounding the city.

Races Offered

Half Marathon (Under 21)

Half Marathon 21+

10K (21+)

10K (under 21)

High School XC

Spirit Runner (Shirt + Goody Bag + After Party access)

Test

FLO

LO

Spirit Runner-V

Weather History

About Hernando

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

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Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon

About the Event

Following the successful addition of the Half Marathon distance in 2025, runners will enjoy an extended course that not only tours Hernando’s historic neighborhoods but also showcases the scenic areas surrounding the city.

Races Offered

Half Marathon (Under 21)

Half Marathon 21+

10K (21+)

10K (under 21)

High School XC

Spirit Runner (Shirt + Goody Bag + After Party access)

Test

FLO

LO

Spirit Runner-V

Weather History

About Hernando

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Runner Reviews

No reviews yet

Nearby Races

Area 51k

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hernando, MS

Noah's Gift 5K

Hometown Heart 5K

Recommended for You

Bubble Run | Memphis 2026

2026 SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Nashville

Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K 2026

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