Please join us for the Annual SWEETNESS "Fight Against Obesity"
5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
The Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center is proud to host its 17th annual Sweetness "Fight Against Obesity" 5K Run | Walk and One Mile Fun Run. The purpose of this event is to increase obesity awareness in Mississippi and promote physical activity in the community with a concentrated effort on the youth. The event is slated to take place on the main campus of Jackson State University, where the 5K Run | Walk and One Mile Fun Run will foster increased community morale assembling local residents, businesses, parents and students around a common goal.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run
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Register for 5K Run$34.25Feb 11 - Apr 10
5K Walk
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Register for 5K Walk$34.25Feb 11 - Apr 10
1 Mile Fun Run
For ages 14 and under.
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run$12.74Feb 11 - Apr 10
Team, 5K Run
Run Team, 4 - 5 members; must register participants at one time. When adding each participant click on Run Team.
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Register for Team, 5K Run$120.29
4-5 members
Feb 11 - Apr 10
Team, 5K Walk
Walk Team, 4 - 5 members; must register participants at one time. When adding each participant click on Run Team.
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Register for Team, 5K Walk$120.29
4-5 members
Feb 11 - Apr 10
Event schedule
- Sat, April 11, 2026 7:00 AM - Registration
- Sat, April 11, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk begins
- Sat, April 11, 2026 9:30 AM - Fun Run begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Latasha Pusha
