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Noah's Gift 5K

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Hernando, Mississippi, United States

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026

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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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Type — Running

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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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Type — Running

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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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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.2° / 24.9°

wb_sunny 12.7° / 23.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.3 /

water_drop 65.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.2° / 24.9°

wb_sunny 12.7° / 23.9°

air 10.3 km/h

water_drop 65.5%

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.