Field Fest 5K Trail Run

Field Fest 5K Trail Run

Field Fest includes two running events at the University of Mississippi Field Station in Abbeville, Mississippi, on October 24, 2026. The event list shows the following distances:

• 5K Trail Run - 3.1 Miles
• Kids One Mile Fun Run - 3.1 Miles; for ages 12 and under

The venue is a 787-acre research and education complex about 10 miles northeast of Oxford. The field station features a V-shaped valley surrounded by wooded hills, spring-fed ponds, and native wetlands. The day also features food trucks, music, and science activities as part of a full day of family-oriented offerings.

The listed registration fees are $25.00 for the 5K and $20.00 for the kids run, with registration opening and closing on the dates shown in the event details. Funds raised support the mission of the University Research Foundation, an affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation that serves as a channel for philanthropic support to the University of Mississippi’s research and innovation priorities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.