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Death by 5k Brandon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Death by 5k Brandon race photo
Death by 5k Brandon race photo
Brandon
US
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Brandon · 50km
Entry fee
$110From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 22, 2026 · Entry fee $125 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
Death by 5k Brandon race photo
Ditch Fisher · CC BY-SA 3.0
Death by 5k Brandon race photo
Ditch Fisher · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Death by 5k Brandon race photo
Ditch Fisher · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Death by 5k Brandon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a race in which runners complete ten 5k runs over 24 hours.

The first 5k starts at 8:00 AM, with subsequent starts every 2 hours 30 minutes.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Death by 5k Brandon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

mjw4000 · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Death by 5k Brandon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Ultra

Entry cost $110

24 Hour Challenge · until Jan 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Death by 5k Brandon course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
START

1909 Spillway Road, Brandon, MS

Start · Google Maps

The event offers one race: the 24 Hour Challenge.

Start line is held at 1909 Spillway Road, Brandon, MS, with an 8:00am local start.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Death by 5k Brandon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — car required
  • Transit cardBrandon, MS is a small Jackson-area suburb with no dedicated transit card system; this is a car-access race…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car required

Start/finish: RunStrong Training Center, 1909 Spillway Rd, Brandon, MS 39047, near the Ross Barnett Reservoir spillway. This is a rural/suburban area outside Jackson; Jackson's JATRAN bus system does not extend service to Brandon or Spillway Rd.

No date conflict — Findarace confirms Sat Aug 22, 2026, matching source date exactly. No public transit serves this venue; car access only, consistent with expectations for a rural training-center venue.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (repeated 5k loop course, run 10 times over 24 hours)

Finish is at the same RunStrong Training Center location as the start.

Map

Transit card

Brandon, MS is a small Jackson-area suburb with no dedicated transit card system; this is a car-access race best reached by personal vehicle or ride-share. There is no meaningful public bus network serving the venue.

Any parking is typically free and no fare card is needed.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Entry fee uses tiered pricing, ranging from $110 to $125 depending on when you register.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan to drive or rent a car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Times are local to Brandon. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Jackson Flowood Airport Area

Hotel · 4.8km

8.9/10(247)
View on Booking.com

Brandon Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Hotels near the Death by 5k Brandon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Jackson Flowood Airport Area

Hotel · 4.8km

8.9/10(247)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Brandon Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Brandon with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Brandon.

Total cost and budget for Death by 5k Brandon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Death by 5k Brandon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Brandon runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Death by 5k Brandon

FAQ
When was Death by 5k Brandon 2026 held?

It was held on Sat, August 22, 2026. The next race is August 2027.

When does Death by 5k Brandon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 22, 2026.

How much is the Death by 5k Brandon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $125.

What distances does Death by 5k Brandon 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Death by 5k Brandon 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Death by 5k Brandon 2027 start?

1909 Spillway Road, Brandon, MS. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Death by 5k Brandon 2027 course like?

The event offers one race: the 24 Hour Challenge.

Start line is held at 1909 Spillway Road, Brandon, MS, with an 8:00am local start.

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