2026 Regional Rehab 5K and Walk

Frog Island Flyer Racing and The Mall at Barnes Crossing present The 5th annual Regional Rehab 5k and Fun Walk April 11, 2026. The In Person 5k is sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America & Commercial Roofing RANA. This year we are adding a wheelchair event (sponsored by Tupelo Smiles Family Dentistry) and a walker category (presented by The Mall at Barnes Crossing)! Once again, we are offering a virtual 5k that can be ran 4/1 thru 4/11 at any location (sponsored by Room to Room Furniture). Regardless of your pace, there's a place for you at our race. Our goal is to offer you a great experience while helping out a great organization!

The 3.1 mile race and Wheelchairs at 8:00AM. THE WALKING EVENT BEGINS AT 8:15AM. Race is at The Mall at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo, MS on April 5, 2024. Packet Pickup will be at Trails & Treads on 4/4 from 3:00PM - 6:00PM and on race day from 7AM to 745AM at the race.

This year you have the choice of participating in the following:

In Person 5k Race (Awards - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Age Group, Overall 1st place M&F, Master, & Grand Master - M & F) Overall Male and Female Prize is $150 each.
In Person Wheelchair (Awards - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)
In Person Walker (Awards - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place M & F)
Virtual 5k - Run it 4/1 to 4/5 (No awards. All registrants receive a Shirt, Finisher Medal, Digital Bib)

Packet Pickup will be available at the Food Court entrance on race day from 7:00AM until 7:45AM. Registration will also be available from 7:00AM to 7:45AM on race day. The race will be professionally timed by Best Times. Registration is $40.00 after 3/31. WE WELCOME WALKERS!
There will be a virtual race experience for those who are not able to participate in person. Separate results will be provided for virtual runners and on site participants. You can download our RaceJoy app (see below) and your results will post on our site when you complete the 5K distance. Virtual participants not using the app will be on the honor system and manually input their time. Virtual participants will receive a shirt, print out a digital bib and finisher certificate (once their time is posted). Please note, due to the nature of virtual results being reliant on dependable cell service and honesty, virtual participant's results are for recognition only and will not be eligible for age group awards or trophies. Please see our "Virtual FAQ" below.

Regional Rehab Center (RRC) provides outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dyslexia treatment, audiology services, and early childhood intervention to the communities of North Mississippi. As a privately funded non-profit, RRC does not charge clients or their insurance companies. There’s no sliding scale, no socio-economic requirement. It’s a unique model, and one that’s been working for our community for over 50 years.

Regional Rehab Center therapists are passionate about providing the best care to all individuals. Supported by the community, for the community, RRC serves as a humanitarian springboard for providing intervention, ongoing therapy, and maintenance regimens for individuals with genetic or developmental conditions which affect motor, sensory, and communication abilities. 2022

Runners: 

Overall Male & Female Runners ($150 male & $150 female)
Masters (40 - Over M&F) - Grandmasters (50- Over M&F)

Wheelchair Top (3) finishers 

Walkers: 

Walking (no running) Top (3) male and female finishers (no age group awards) 

Runner Age Group Awards:

                                (above are not eligible for age division awards) 
Awards will be presented to top (3) Male and Female finishers in each following age divisions
Cash prize winners in overall, masters, and grandmasters are not eligible for age division awards. 
Awards will be presented to Top 3 finishers in each age division
Male and Female Age Divisions
10 & under....................40-44
11-13.............................45-49
14-19.............................50-54
20-24............................55-59
25-29............................60-64
30-34............................65-69
35-39.............................70 + 

Regional Rehab 5k will use ChronoTrack timing technology. To get an official race time and be included in results, participants MUST wear a bib number with timing device on front of body so they can be validated at the finish on camera.  (see below) The B-Tag technology allows for precision and timing accuracy in road racing performance. 
For results questions email: results@besttimescct.com.
 

Q: Do I have to be in a certain city/state to do this event?
A: Anyone can do the VIRTUAL Regional Rehab 5K wherever you are, on your time between Saturday March  30th  and Saturday April 6th!  This is great way for families and friends to stay active together, even if you don't live close to each other.  However, if you are registered for Regional Rehab 5K-In Person event, you will need to toe the "Start Line" at The Mall at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo, MS on April 6, 2024 @ 8:00 AM.
 
Q: Do I have to run or can I walk?
A: You can run, walk, run/walk ... as long as you are purposefully moving and logging miles, it counts. IF YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE WALKING EVENT, YOU MUST ONLY WALK, NO RUNNING.
 
Q: Do I have to complete the 5K Virtual distance at one time?
A: Yes, since this is a "timed" event, you will need to complete the full  5k during one activity ... not multiple combined activities.
 
Q: Do I have to put in my miles outside?
A: Preferably you will be able to go outside so you can use our Live GPS tracking app, RaceJoy (see RaceJoy How To below). but if you need to complete your miles inside (on a treadmill, at the gym, etc.) that will be possible with the alternate reporting option.
 
Q: How do I record my miles/time?
A: The easiest and best way will be to utilize the RaceJoy app (see below)  ... you simply hit start on the app and it will register your time in results when you complete the 5K distance.  But, if you are unable to carry your phone; will be in a location with poor cell service; or need to complete your miles inside or on a treadmill, then there will be alternate ways to report your time.  You can upload directly to the RunSignUp system.  Just go to the Results Tab (click here) on this webpage and choose "Submit Virtual Results". Virtual results will be presented in a format similar to in person results, but for recognition only.