Abby's Army 5K Walk/Run

About the Event

Abby's Army 5K Walk/Run takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT at Flowood Nature Park (4077 Flowood Drive, Flowood, Mississippi). This benefit event celebrates Abby Hammons' 32nd birthday while raising funds to support her battle against Stage I Triple Positive Breast Cancer Invasive Ductal Cell Carcinoma — an extremely rare form accounting for only 10% of reported breast cancer cases.

5K Run
Start: 8:00 AM • Competitive running category

5K Walk
Start: 8:00 AM • Recreational walking category

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

Registration Deadline: Closes Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Location: Flowood Nature Park, Flowood, Mississippi (Rankin County).
Special Date: June 13th is Abby Hammons' 32nd birthday.
Weather Policy: Event held rain or shine.
Refund Policy: No refunds available.
Volunteer Opportunities: Available for the event.
Contact: Kayla Hemby Wicker, phone 6017204695.
Sponsors: Platinum (Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency), Gold (Cole Facial Clinic & Skin Care, Darrells Auto Electric), Silver (DIG Creative Solutions, Fresh Cut Catering & Floral, Global Transplant Solutions, Gilmore Bros. Building Supply, Climate Masters, ALD Photography).

Swag, Awards & Community Impact:

Awards: Top 3 male and female walkers. Top 3 male and female runners.
Beneficiary: All proceeds go directly to Abby Hammons for medical bills, out-of-pocket costs, and other expenses during her cancer treatment.
About Abby: Born and raised in Rankin County, graduated from Brandon High School and Holmes Community College as a Surgical Technician. Has worked at Blair E. Batson Hospital and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency as a surgical technician for 8 years.
Cancer Details: Stage I Triple Positive Breast Cancer Invasive Ductal Cell Carcinoma — extremely rare (10% of breast cancer cases).
Fundraising Progress: 98% of goal raised with 64 participants.
Community Support: Local businesses and organizations have stepped up as sponsors.
Birthday Celebration: Event doubles as Abby's 32nd birthday celebration.
Family & Friends: Organized by Abby's Army LLC to support a beloved community member.

Abby's Army 5K Walk/Run on June 13, 2026, in Flowood, Mississippi, celebrates Abby Hammons' 32nd birthday while raising funds for her rare triple positive breast cancer treatment — with awards for top walkers and runners in a rain-or-shine community benefit.

Races Offered

5K Run

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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08:00

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$34.09

5k Walk

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$34.09

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Flowood.

thermostat Temperature

21.2° / 31.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

23.3° / 34.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.2 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

76.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:53

nightlight Sunset

20:07

About Flowood

Learn more about the host city, Flowood.

Flowood is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 10,202 as of the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Flowood is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located northeast of the state capital.