Run For The Roses

About the Event

The 40th Annual Run for the Roses is set to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Prentiss, MS. This landmark anniversary edition of the 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run continues a long-standing local tradition. Competitive runners have a significant incentive this year, with a $500 cash award offered to any male or female participant who manages to break the current course records (Male: 15:03; Female: 17:16). The event is designed to be accessible for the whole community, ranging from elite athletes to families enjoying the Fun Run.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Timing Status
5K Run	5 km	8:00 AM	Chipped / Competitive
5K Walk	5 km	8:00 AM	Chipped
1 Mile Fun Run	1 Mile	8:00 AM (approx.)	Non-Chipped (Clock Only)

Participation and Logistics

The event is hosted at 2102 Columbia Avenue. While the 5K events utilize chip timing for accuracy, the 1-Mile Fun Run is a more casual event featuring a display clock for participants to check their own times. Packet pickup details and specific award categories will be managed on-site. As of current tracking, 38 participants are registered for this anniversary run. The central Prentiss location provides a convenient gathering point for Jefferson Davis County residents and visiting runners alike.

Registration and Fees

Online registration is open through Friday, April 3, 2026. Unlike many other races, the 5K registration fee remains a flat $30 even for race-day entrants. However, the 1-Mile Fun Run fee does increase from $15 to $20 for those who wait to sign up on the morning of April 4th. For any inquiries regarding course safety or specific record-breaking protocols, event contact Tracy Waits can be reached at 601-466-6069. This 40th-year celebration promises to be a highlight of the spring racing season in Mississippi.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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08:00

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$15.00

5K Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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08:00

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$30.00

5K Walk

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Prentiss.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.4° / 22.7°

wb_sunny 10.3° / 21.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 71.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.4° / 22.7°

wb_sunny 10.3° / 21.2°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 71.5%

About Prentiss

Learn more about the host city, Prentiss.

Prentiss is a town and the county seat of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Prentiss had a population of 976.