Experience the thrill of the fourth annual Rodney Richardson Water Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Town Square Park. This unique event, designed to beat the September heat, features a 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run course lined with super soakers and a refreshing blast from the Hattiesburg Fire Department as you cross the finish line. The race takes you through the picturesque Historic neighborhood in Downtown Hattiesburg, culminating in a grand finish at Town Square Park. To learn more and register to run or volunteer, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Hattiesburg/RodneyRichardsonWaterRun.

This is a great event for the entire family. All proceeds from the race benefit Ddembe Ministries, an orphan, widow, and family care ministry in Jinja, Uganda. Visit our website, ddembe.org, to find out more information about the work going on at Ddembe.