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Whether you’re a kid or still a kid at heart, Flowood has fantastic festivals, exciting events, and outstanding opportunities for fun every season of the year!
Susan G. Komen Central Mississippi Race for the Cure
The 16th annual Race for the Cure is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015, in downtown Jackson. Race for the Cure Jackson is part of the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. Race for the Cure promotes breast health awareness, celebrates survivors, encourages breast cancer patients and honors those we have lost. Breast cancer affects one in eight women and its occurrence in men is continuing to rise. It is vital to involve all of our communities in the fight against breast cancer. The morning?s activities will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a special survivor breakfast. Race for the Cure will include the new Motorcycle for Mounds ride, Kids One Mile Fun Run/Walk, an optional timed 5K and timed 10K. The event will feature the Kids for the Cure activities tent, the ever-popular Team Tailgate area and sponsor tents. The ?Pink It Up? contest will recognize the best ?Pinked Up? person and more contest (t-shirt, best decorated team tailgate tent. Put on your pink tutu, form a team, and Race to help end breast cancer.
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Date and Time
Saturday Apr 11, 2015
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Race Day Schedule 5:30 a.m. Volunteer Check-In (snacks) 6:00 a.m. Registration Opens 6:30-7:30a.m. Survivor Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Motorcycle Ride 7:45 a.m. Warm-Up 8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION CLOSES 8:15 a.m. 10K 8:30 a.m. Adult 5K Run/Walk 8:45 a.m. Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/Adult 1 Mile Begins 10:30 a.m. Photos (Group survivors, teams, etc) 10:30 a.m. Awards
Location
Old Capitol Museum, downtown Jackson
Fees/Admission
Registration Fee (Adults): $30 for 1-mile and 5K walk, $35 for timed 5K walk/run, $40 for timed 10K run (all pricing includes event t-shirt). Registration Fee (Kids/Students): $20 (includes event t-shirt). Motorcycle for Mounds ride, $30
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Contact Information
For more information about Race for the Cure, to become a sponsor or register for the event, call 601.932.3999 or visit www.komencentralms.org.
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Annual Events in Flowood
MUDBUG BASH
You don't want to miss this fun springtime crawfish boil. This classic southern experience offers great community, live music, and delicious crawfish and beverages.
FLOWOOD FAMILY FESTIVAL
Since 1999, Flowood has hosted this FREE concert and festival as an early summer kick-off. Bounce houses, a petting zoo, food trucks, fireworks, and live music from your favorite artists — expect fun for all!
TASTE OF FLOWOOD
Explore the flavors of Flowood at this annual food festival, showcasing signature dishes and specialty items from area restaurants. Enjoy live music and local eats from your Flowood favorites.
CHILI COOK-OFF & GRAND LIGHTING OF THE PARK
Enjoy thousands of Christmas lights, photos with Santa, Trail of Trees, a chili competition, and other festivities to welcome the holiday season.
