NWR Cheer Bunny Hop 5K & Fun Run

About the Event

The NWR Cheer Bunny Hop 5K & Fun Run is a first-annual community event scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Flowood, MS. Organized to benefit the Northwest Rankin High School Cheer Team, the proceeds from the race directly support athlete training, competition fees, uniforms, and travel costs for the team's annual trip to Nationals in Orlando, FL. This family-friendly evening event features a festive atmosphere with a DJ at the start/finish line and a live appearance by the Easter Bunny for photos.

Race Category	Distance / Format	Start Time	Special Notes
5K Run / Walk	5 km	6:00 PM	Strollers & Leashed Dogs Welcome
Fun Run	Youth Sprint	5:30 PM	Held on the football field track
Virtual Options	5k Run/Walk	Flexible	Support from anywhere

Participation and Logistics

The event is hosted at 5875 Mississippi 25. The schedule begins with the Fun Run on the football track at 5:30 PM, followed by the main 5K at 6:00 PM. The organizers have made the event accessible for all ages, noting that there is no fee for children under 5 years old. Participants are encouraged to bring the whole family, including those in strollers or furry friends on leashes. While the deadline to guarantee a race t-shirt was March 10th, registrations are still being accepted to help the NWR Cheer program reach its development goals.

Registration Deadlines

Online registration is open through Monday, March 30, 2026. For those who miss the online cutoff, race-day registration will be available on-site at the late entry rate. There is also a "T-Shirt Only" option for those who want to support the team without participating in the physical events. For additional details regarding packet pickup times or specific awards for the 5K finishers, you can contact the event organizer, Meredith Boston. The Northwest Rankin community is encouraged to "hop" over to support their local athletes in this spring-themed inaugural race.

Races Offered

5K Run

Mar 31, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$34.23

5K Walk

Mar 31, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$34.23

Fun Run

Mar 31, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$18.11

Virtual Run

Mar 31, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$44.98

Virtual Walk

Mar 31, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$44.98

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.7° / 21.6°

wb_sunny 8.2° / 20.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 70.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.7° / 21.6°

wb_sunny 8.2° / 20.0°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 70.3%

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.