Join us for The Ford Foundation’s Rabbit Run on Saturday, April 4, 2026, hosted at Southern Prohibition Brewery! This springtime favorite features both a 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run, winding through the scenic streets of Downtown Hattiesburg and finishing with a lively celebration at SoPro. ✨ New this year: During the 1-Mile Fun Run, kids will enjoy a special egg hunt along the course, making it even more fun and family-friendly! Rabbit Run is designed for runners, walkers, families, and first-timers alike. All proceeds benefit The Build Better Scholarship, a partnership with Pearl River Community College that provides tuition relief for single parents and individuals raised in single-parent households—helping remove barriers to education and build stronger futures. Registration Details • Same-day registration available for both races • Participants who register after March 20th are not guaranteed a race t-shirt Packet Pickup • Friday, April 3 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM 670 Weathersby Rd
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The Ford Foundation Rabbit Run – Hattiesburg, MS 2026
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hattiesburg, MS.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
