2026 Crawfish Crawl 5K

The 2026 Crawfish Crawl 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Downtown Brandon, MS. Powered by the Brandon Main Street Association and presented by the Downtown Clinic, this event blends a competitive morning run with a large-scale community festival. The race follows a 3.1-mile route through both flat and hilly terrain in the commercial and residential districts of the city. Brandon’s demographics reflect a growing community, with a population that is approximately 74% White and 21% Black, and a median household income significantly higher than the state average, contributing to the strong local sponsorship and fundraising success of events like this.

Participation and Festival Highlights

The event is headquartered at 110 Black Street, with race check-in beginning at 7:00 AM. A major draw of the event is the post-race celebration, which features a breakfast at Genna Benna's, live music in the Rooftop Revival parking lot, and the "Live Mudbug Race" where attendees can bet on crawfish. Artist Cliff Speaks will also be live-painting the finish line scene to be raffled off for charity. Participants receive a promo code for $5 off their crawfish tickets at Mudbugs042, which opens exclusively for race participants and ticket holders from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM before opening to the general public.

Awards and Registration

The formal awards ceremony takes place at 10:00 AM. To guarantee a race t-shirt, participants must register by April 1, 2026. The 5K is open to participants ages 13 and up, with an automatic $5 senior discount applied for those over 65. The "Little Crawlers" run provides a dedicated one-mile variation for children ages 5 to 12. Registration for the 5K is currently priced at $44.98 and the Kids Fun Run is $23.39 (all fees included). These rates remain in effect until race day. The Brandon Main Street Association has set a $3,000 fundraising goal to support continued downtown revitalization and community projects.