"Star Spangled Night Run" in Vicksburg

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) is thrilled to present the 4th annual “Star Spangled Night Run in Vicksburg”.

Come join us and help us light up the night in this unique event which will include a 5K run and a 5K walk at night through downtown Vicksburg. It will take place on Saturday, June 19th at 8:00pm and will begin and end at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

Registration is open now! The entry fees are $30 Individual, $15 Kids Registration (12 & under), through June 11^th. Late fees will apply after June 11^th. The first 150 registered participants will be guaranteed a Night Run Shirt. Included in the swag bag will also be race bib and a glow item. Entry forms and complete event details are available by visiting southernculture.org. Entry forms and fees can be dropped off at SCHF Business Office or mailed to SCHF, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180, or you can register online at www.RaceRoster.com. Race packet pick-up will be Friday, June 18^th at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets) from 10:00am-5:00pm and also before the race on Saturday at the race site starting at 6:30 pm.

After you cross the finish line, the party begins in the SCHC Courtyard! There will be food, drinks, music, and fun for all! We will light up the night just in time for Independence Day! For entrance into the after party and free food and drink; runners and walkers should show their race bib and volunteers should wear their Night Run T-shirt. All others can pay $5 for entrance into the party and free beer. There will be additional food and drink available for purchase.

SCHF would like to thank WaterView Casino & Hotel, McDonald’s, Casino Vicksburg, Home Bank, International Paper, Curb Appeals Real Estate, and Capital City Beverages for generously sponsoring the Night Run. Sponsorships are still being accepted.

For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.