Hannah Pote was an outstanding SHS student athlete who was tragically killed in a car accident on December 18, 1997. This race was established to honor Hannah's tremendous spirit and love of Starkville High School. Funds raised will directly support teacher and special school project grants within the Starkville Oktibbeha School District.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - No T-Shirt
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - No T-ShirtFreeJan 12 - Aug 20
1 Mile Fun Run - No T-Shirt
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run - No T-Shirt$12.69Jan 12 - Aug 20
1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - With T-shirt
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - With T-shirt$12.69Jan 12 - Aug 20
1 Mile Fun Run - With T-shirt
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run - With T-shirt$23.39Jan 12 - Aug 20
5K - Sponsor
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Register for 5K - SponsorFreeJan 12 - Aug 20
5K - SHS/AMS Cross Country Team Member fee comes out of XC budget
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Register for 5K - SHS/AMS Cross Country Team Member fee comes out of XC budgetFreeJan 12 - Aug 20
5K - SOSD Teacher/Student
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Register for 5K - SOSD Teacher/Student$23.39Jan 12 - Aug 20
5K - Runner/Walker
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Register for 5K - Runner/Walker$28.74Jan 12 - Aug 20
5K - Any Athlete from any sport from SOCSD
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Register for 5K - Any Athlete from any sport from SOCSD$18.04Jan 12 - Aug 20
5K - Athletes from any school in the surrounding area
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Register for 5K - Athletes from any school in the surrounding area$18.04Jan 12 - Aug 20
Registration Information
Race day registration is available on the morning of the race between 6:45 - 7:45 (5K cost is $30 for all, 1 mile run cost is $10).
The Course
The certified 5K features a very flat, fast road course with traffic control and starts at 8:00.
The 1-mile fun run is closed to traffic on a flat, out and back course and starts at 9:00.
Proceeds benefit the Starkville Foundation for Public Education. 
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pickup day of race only - at race site between 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Awards
The overall male & female and overall male & female masters
will be awarded a trophy.
1st, 2nd, 3rd place will be awarded in the following categories:
| 10 & Under | 20-29 | 50-59 |
| 11-14 | 30-39 | 60-69 |
| 15-19 | 40-49 | 70+ |
All 1 Mile Fun Run finishers will receive a medal.
Event schedule
- Sat, August 22, 2026 6:45 AM - Registration begins ($30 on race day)
- Sat, August 22, 2026 7:45 AM - Registration ends
- Sat, August 22, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K starts
- Sat, August 22, 2026 9:00 AM - 1 mile fun run starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Daniel Russell
- Phone
- 731-610-5330
