MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
5K RACE & 1 MILE FUN RUN

Featuring the Hospital Hill Challenge

Saturday, May 16, 2026

5k Race/Walk starts at 7:30 am

Fun Run starts as soon as possible after the last 5k Walker crosses the finish line (approximately 8:30 am)

TWO RACES IN ONE!

In addition to the 5k Race/Walk, we feature the Hospital Hill Challenge. The last 1/2 mile of the course is all uphill. In addition to the regular race timing, all runners will be timed separately for the last 1/2 mile. The fastest male and female runners for the hill climb will receive awards. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by fastest race time.

Information

The Entry Fee is $35.00. Registration ends Thursday, May 14 at 8 PM. Must register by April 17 to receive a shirt.
Fun Run Entry Fee is $10.00 (Fun Run is a non-timed, one mile run, limited to participants 12 years old and under).
- Kids 12 and under that run or walk the 5k can participate in the Fun Run with no additional entry fee (no additional shirt will be given). Just show the race number (bib) from the 5k to be eligible to participate.

REGISTRATION

5k Race/Walk registration will be online only through Race Roster.
5k Race/Walk will have no race day registration. All participants must pre-register and registration will close at 12:00 pm Thursday, May 14th.
Fun Run pre-registration will close at 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 14th. Fun Run in-person registration will be open again on race day at the 5k Race/Walk Finish Line (corner of N. Washington Street and E. Union Street) from 7:45 am until the Fun Run starts.

5K Registration

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Shirts:

Shirts will be guaranteed only to those registered by Friday, April 17th.

Packet Pickup:

5K runners and walkers: Pre-race packets can be picked up starting May 13th through 12:00 PM on May 15th at Magnolia City Hall.
Can’t make it? No problem—race day packet pickup is available from 6:00 AM to 7:10 AM on the morning of the event. Please note that race day packet pickup will close promptly at 7:10 AM. This deadline is firm to ensure we can start the race on time and safely stage all participants.

Chip Timing:

Chip timing will be used for the 5k Race/Walk. Disposable race number (bib) tag timing chips will be provided for all participants. Any participants that fail to properly wear their assigned race number (bib) will not be timed and will not be eligible for awards.

Awards:

Runners
- $100 cash prize to the overall adult male and female.
- $50 cash prize to the overall male and female ages 12 and under and ages 13-19.
- Top 3 overall male and female and top 3 male and female in each age division.
  - Age divisions are: 9 and under,10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Hospital Hill Challenge
- $50 cash prize to the fastest male and female runners for the 1/2 mile Hospital Hill climb. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by fastest race time.

Walkers
- Top overall male and female and top 3 male and female in each age division.
  - Age divisions are: 0-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60-69, 70+

Door Prizes:

Door prizes will be given away at the award ceremony. Must be present to win.

Course Restrictions:

Only registered race/walk participants will be allowed on the course. Pets, strollers, wagons, baby joggers, or any other hand pushed or pulled devices will NOT be allowed on the course. Any participants seen using any of these devices will receive a DNF and will be exempt from any awards.

Inclement Weather Policy:

The race will go on regardless of precipitation. In the event that weather conditions present an imminent danger to participants, the race will be cancelled. No refunds will be given.

Due to reasons beyond our control, it may become necessary to change some of the event locations, start times, etc. Please check here periodically for any updates