Noah's Gift 5K

About the Event

Help Noah's Legacy Run, Walk, or Skate On!
You can help Noah's legacy live on as a sponsor, skater, runner, walker, or donor. However you choose to participate, we're glad you're a part of Noah's Gift 5K.

Noah's Gift is dedicated to bringing joy into the lives of young people, as Noah brought joy to the lives of so many. Noah's Gift was created to inspire and reward deserving young people with the gift of an extraordinary experience that was of interest to 16-year-old Noah Costa at the time of his death. His interests were as wide-ranging and fun as his personality: playing hockey, traveling, hiking, water sports, skydiving, and much more. Noah's Gift makes grants to deserving teenagers to pursue extraordinary experiences. These grants are made possible through sponsors and participants of our annual fundraiser, Noah's Gift 5K Run-Walk-Skate held in Noah's memory.

This year Noah's Gift Memorial 5K Run Walk Skate will be in person and virtual! The in person race will be in Hernando, MS - participants may choose to run, walk, or roller blade the 5K! For safety, skaters will start at 7:55am, with runners/walkers following at 8:00am. After the race, stick around for food, fun, and games on the Maddox Foundation lawn! More information to be announced soon - follow us on Facebook for up-to-the-minute updates!

The virtual race can be completed using the RaceJoy App (click here). You can automatically upload your results when you finish the distance or manually post your results. Virtual participants not using the app will be on the honor system. They can manually update their time and receive a shirt. Be sure to share photos of your course, and running companions; two and four legs. See "How to upload your photos" (click here). For additional information on virtual events, please see our "Virtual FAQ" tab.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk Virtual

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$20.00

5K Skate Virtual

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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00:00

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$20.00

5K Skate In-person

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:55

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$20.00

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Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:55

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$0.00

5K Run/Walk In-person

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Noah's Gift 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Austin Oman	M	32	Atlanta, GA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Aaron Richardson	M	14	Hernando, MS	16:50
🥈	Hayden Thomas	M	15	Hernando, MS	17:13
🥉	Matthew McLeane	M	46	Hernando, MS	17:51
4	Jonah Richardson	M	17	Hernando, MS	22:38
5	M. Carver	M	8	Southaven, MS	29:46
6	Haven Barker	F	15	Olive Branch, MS	36:56

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Graham Weiss	M	16	Hernando, MS	17:09
🥈	Trace Thornhill	M	13	Hernando, MS	18:41
🥉	Caden Louder	M	15	Olive Branch, MS	19:21
4	Dallas Randall	M	18	Hernando, MS	19:26
5	Maddox Terwilliger	M	15	Arlington, TN	19:40
6	Josh Taylor	M	15	Nesbit, MS	19:50
7	Peyton Rials	M	17	Hernando, MS	19:54
8	Kaitlyn Burge	F	16	Hernando, MS	20:37
9	Kyleigh Carter	F	13	Hernando, MS	20:39
10	Ryland Hunter	M	15	Hernando, MS	20:41
11	Paulo Camarillo	M	15	Hernando, MS	21:30
12	Madison McMillen	F	18	Nesbit, MS	21:35
13	James Corrigan	M	34	Arlington, TN	21:45
14	Coltyn Bennett	M	14	Olive Branch, MS	22:28
15	Jordan Simpson	F	28	Hernando, MS	22:39
16	Grey Weiss	F	13	Hernando, MS	23:30
17	Natalie Burge	F	14	Hernando, MS	23:38
18	Kendyl Moore	F	17	Hernando, MS	23:39
19	Holden Cooke	M	16	Cleveland, MS	23:43
20	Mtume Mathews	M	18	Nesbit, MS	23:52
21	Danny Bell	M	63	Hernando, MS	24:34
22	Josh Belenchia	M	39	Hernando, MS	24:42
23	Jeff Fitch	M	56	Hernando, MS	24:49
24	Ethan Willis	M	17	Hernando, MS	25:02
25	Garrett Camp	M	15	Hernando, MS	25:14
26	Adam Karakurt	M	19	Collierville, TN	25:38
27	Charlotte Dunlap	F	17	Hernando, MS	26:37
28	Anna Claire Parker	F	34	Hernando, MS	26:48
29	Shauna Bateman	F	42	Memphis, TN	26:49
30	Jeanie Oliver	F	53	Horn Lake, MS	26:54
31	Olivia Carney	F	14	Hernando, MS	27:12
32	Lauren Kyle Parker	F	30	Hernando, MS	27:19
33	Melanie Corrigan	F	34	Arlington, TN	27:55
34	A. Carver	F	10	Southaven, MS	28:06
35	Jack Allen	M	21	Collierville, TN	28:12
36	Allie Bierman	F	26	Hernando, MS	28:16
37	Jagger Moore	M	17	Hernando, MS	28:20
38	Aundrea MIlls	F	40	Byhalia, MS	28:33
39	Todd Bullock	M	40	Southaven, MS	28:33
40	Lynleigh Pillstrom	F	13	Hernando, MS	28:41
41	Lane Carter	F	41	Hernando, MS	28:42
42	Kelly Stockdale	F	41	Collierville, TN	28:43
43	Ellie Grehan	F	14	Hernando, MS	28:45
44	Ben Becker	M	15	Nesbit, MS	28:55
45	Anthony Hardison	M	41	Collierville, TN	29:07
46	Marshall Jones	M	81	Hernando, MS	29:24
47	Anthony Mason	M	18	Olive Branch, MS	29:32
48	Rodney Carver	M	47	Southaven, MS	29:43
49	Kloy Bunniran	F	38	Olive Branch, MS	29:52
50	Aleika Harville	F	39	Olive Branch, MS	30:08