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Hannah Pote Run For Education 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run


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

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - No T-Shirt Closed

  1. Free
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

1 Mile Fun Run - No T-Shirt Closed

  1. $12.69
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

1 Mile Fun Run (Child under age 13 or SOSD student) - With T-shirt Closed

  1. $12.69
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

1 Mile Fun Run - With T-shirt Closed

  1. $23.39
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

5K - Sponsor Closed

  1. Free
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

5K - SHS/AMS Cross Country Team Member fee comes out of XC budget Closed

  1. Free
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

5K - SOSD Teacher/Student Closed

  1. $23.39
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

5K - Runner/Walker Closed

  1. $28.74
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

5K - Any Athlete from any sport from SOCSD Closed

  1. $18.04
    Jan 12 - Aug 20

5K - Athletes from any school in the surrounding area Closed

  1. $18.04
    Jan 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.
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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.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Dr. Jonathon Pote

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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