I Got Your Back 5K 2026

The I Got Your Back 5K Run/Walk in Olive Branch, Mississippi on October 3rd returns for its third year, offering a vibrant community event that supports St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Race morning finds participants gathering at the church grounds, with lines forming along the street as runners and walkers prepare to step out into the crisp autumn air. The route takes you through familiar neighborhoods, past St. Paul Fellowship Hall where race packets are available for on-site pick-up before the event starts. The course layout is firm yet slightly soft, providing a comfortable surface underfoot.
The 5K run/walk offers a welcoming atmosphere with participants starting at 7:00 AM sharp from the church parking lot. The route climbs gently uphill and then descends back to the finish line, passing through the charming streets of Olive Branch. There are no aid stations along this course but runners can anticipate support from volunteers and spectators lining the route. On race day morning, expect temperatures around 18.9°C with a comfortable feel despite potential humidity levels at 66.1%.

5K | fee=$34.09
Registration for I Got Your Back 5K Run/Walk opens until October 2nd and can be completed online or on-site the day of the event for $30. Race packets are available from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Paul Fellowship Hall.
On race morning, gather your bib at the church parking lot by 6:45 AM for a warm-up session starting promptly at 7:00 AM. The start location is at 123 Main Street, Olive Branch, Mississippi. Participants must be 18 years or older to register and all are encouraged to arrive prepared with proper running gear.
This race is worth attending because it not only supports St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church but also invites the community together for a morning of exercise and camaraderie in beautiful October weather.