Saturday, June 27th
in Crystal Springs, Mississippi
Join us for the 2026 Tomato Festival 5K on Saturday, June 27th and help us kick off The Tomato Festival with a race through Mississippi’s very own Tomatopolis, Crystal Springs, Mississippi.
Whether you are a seasoned runner or participating in your first-ever 5K, we are committed to giving you the very best experience we can! Find race details below & register today to participate in a hometown tradition that brings runners and walkers from far and wide to the Tomato Capital of the World! We are so thankful to be able to host the local running community and runners from all over the south with the support of the City of Crystal Springs, our race sponsors, and volunteers.
Proceeds from the race benefit beautification projects in the City of Crystal Springs.
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RACE DETAILS
When:
Saturday, June 27, at 7 a.m.
Location:
Crystal Springs Community Center
505 Lee Avenue
Crystal Springs, Mississippi 39059
Start/finish line: The race will begin and end at the Community Center at the corner of North Jackson Street and Lee Avenue. Water and fruit will be waiting for you at the finish line. Bring your swimsuit to jump in the city pool and cool off after the race! Click here to see the 5k run/walk route.
Driving directions:
The Lee Avenue Community Center is located at 505 Lee Avenue at intersection with North Jackson St. Directions: 1.) Exit 72 on I-55 drive east to Hwy 51, South on Hwy 51 to N Pat Harrison Dr. Watch for signs. Race day parking will be near Community Center on North Jackson St. 2.) Lee Avenue Exit on Highway 27 Roundabout – drive into town and arrive at Community Center & parking field. Volunteers will be onsite to direct you to parking. Note: Some streets will close 30 minutes prior to race start.
Parking: Volunteers will direct you to parking. Parking is available at Lee Avenue field next to swimming pool and at the parking lot on North Jackson Street.
Bathrooms: Bathrooms are available at the community center pool. Port-a-johns will also be onsite.
Registration info:
Race registration includes t-shirt, race bib, swag bag and more!
PRE-REGISTRATION: GUARANTEES YOU A RACE SHIRT
COST: 5K - $30 / FUN RUN $20
Family $100 up to 4 immediate family members (pre-registration only)
Team of 4 (5k run only) $100 (pre-registration only)
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT ENDS FRIDAY JUNE 19
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: COST: 5K - $40 / FUN RUN - $20
Pre-race packet pickup:
Anyone who registers by 8 p.m. on Wednesday June 24 may pick up race bag on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the gazebo in Railroad Park, located at the corner of West Georgetown Street and West Railroad Avenue in downtown Crystal Springs.
All other racers may pick up their packet on race day at the Lee Avenue Community Center.
Race t-shirts: deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt and desired size is Friday, June 19, 2026. Remaining t-shirts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis at packet pick up and during registration on race day.
Awards & Age Groups: Ceremony begins after the Fun Run.
Top 3 Male/Female Overall | Top 3 Male/Female Masters (40+)
Moore-Butler fastest over 80 | 1st,2nd,3rd in each age group listed below:
Age Divisions: 5K Run/Walk: 0-10,11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus
Team Champion in 5k run (team of four)
1Mile Fun Run: 0-5, 6-7,8-9,10-11,12-13
Race registration info:
- Pre-registration online (t-shirt guaranteed) ends Friday June 19
- Online race registration (t-shirt not guaranteed) closes at 6 p.m. Friday June 26.
- Anyone who registers online by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, can pick up their race packet at pre-race packet pickup on Friday, June 26. All other race registrants will pick up their race packet on race day.
- Registration fees are non-refundable. No exceptions.
- RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6 AM.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Family Registration
Families of 4 can register here for $100. After filling out information for the first family member, please click "ADD ANOTHER REGISTRANT" at the bottom of the page until all 4 family members have been added. Must be a family of 4 and all must be registered in one transaction to receive the $100 pricing.
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Register for Family Registration$109.47Apr 13 - Jun 26
Team of 4
Teams of four may compete for team championship in 5k run - cumulative time of 4 runners determines champion
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Register for Team of 4$109.47Apr 13 - Jun 26
1 Mile Fun Run (13 and under)
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run (13 and under)$23.49Apr 13 - Jun 26
5K Run
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Register for 5K Run$34.23Apr 13 - Jun 26
5K Walk
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Register for 5K Walk$34.23Apr 13 - Jun 26
Shirt Only
If you only want the shirt and do not want to run, submit your shirt order here :) Pickup your shirt at Pre-Race packet pickup or the morning of the race.
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Register for Shirt Only$28.86
Cost of shirt
Apr 13 - Jun 26
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 6 a.m. Race Day Packet Pick-Up
- 6:45 a.m. Pre-race announcements
- 7 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Start
- 8:30 a.m.* One Mile Kids Fun Run
*Approximate start times. We will wait for all runners and walkers to complete the 5K before starting the
Kids Fun Run. Parents are welcome to run with their child during the Kids Fun Run. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times at the race site.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director: Christie Barber
- Phone
- 601-918-0069
