Mississippi · 8 Mile · 5K
Run of Champions
Run of Champions is a 8 Mile and 5K event held in Oxford, Mississippi. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Oxford, MS
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Oxford, Mississippi
- Distances
- 8 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Rolling campus and town course finishing in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium; moderate gain
- Registration
- runofchampions.raceroster.com
About the Run of Champions
An Oxford race run on an Ole Miss home bye weekend that finishes on the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium field to support students with disabilities or financial need.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Successor to the Great 38; benefits the Chucky Mullins Memorial Scholarship Endowment
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Run of Champions: common questions
- When is the Run of Champions?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run of Champions held?
- In Oxford, Mississippi.
- What distances does the Run of Champions offer?
- 8 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the Run of Champions?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run of Champions?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runofchampions.raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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