"Star Spangled Night Run" & Block Party in Vicksburg

SCHF presents the 7^th Annual “Star-Spangled Night Run” & Block Party with Keys vs Strings

A 5K Night Run/Walk through downtown Vicksburg on June 22, 2024

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) is thrilled to present the 7^th 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 through downtown Vicksburg! It will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024. This year we are starting the fun with a Block Party at 6 pm with live music by Keys vs Strings and Miller’s Southern Comfort Food will be there, too. Drinks will also be available, and games for the kids! The race will begin at 8:00pm and will begin and end at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center.

Registration is open now! And there are several ways to participate! Registration options are: $35 – 5K Individual Fee, $20 – 5K Kids Registration (12 & under), these fees are good through June 14th (add $5 after June 14th); 5K registrations include a Night Run T-shirt, Race Bib, Glow Item, and FREE Admission to the Block Party; $25 – Spirit Runner registration includes a Night Run T-shirt, Glow Item, & FREE Admission to Block Party. $7- Admission to the Block Party (only necessary if you are not a registered participant in the race). The first 150 registered participants will be guaranteed a Night Run Shirt. 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. The race packet pick-up will be Friday, June 21st at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets) from 10:00am-5:00pm and before the race on Saturday at the race site starting at 6:30 pm. If you register after June 20th, you may pick up your packet on Saturday.

We will light up the night just in time for Independence Day! For FREE entry into the Block Party, before and after the race, runners and walkers should show their race bib and volunteers should wear their Night Run T-shirt. All others can pay $7 for a Block Party Armband for entrance to the party.

SCHF would like to thank Ergon, Bally’s, Waterview Casino, and Capital City Beverages for their sponsorships of the Star-Spangled Night Run. Sponsorships are still being accepted.

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