Rick Haggard Memorial Run
About this race
The Rick Haggard Memorial Run is an event that will honor the memory of Deputy Rick Haggard who tragically passed away on February 2nd, 2026. Rick Haggard was a devoted Christian, Husband, and Father who selflessly gave his life protecting the students and community he swore to serve. Rick Haggard leaves behind his loving wife, Jana Haggard, and his daughters who were his world. This event is proudly hosted and supported by Lee County Sheriff Jim H. Johnson and his staff. All proceeds from this event will be handled through the CREATE Foundation. Proceeds will be used to assist the family with expenses and travel to the National Fallen Officer Memorial where Rick’s name will be revealed, along with a scholarship in Rick’s memory.
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Rick Haggard Memorial 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tupelo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 7:25 PM local time (CDT) in Tupelo on August 29, 2026 — 12h 58m of daylight.
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2026 results — Rick Haggard Memorial Run
Rick Haggard Memorial 5k · 163 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Watts | 19:20 | 6:13 /mi |
| 2 | Dwante Noel | 21:08 | 6:48 /mi |
| 3 | Nshaun Cameron | 21:09 | 6:48 /mi |
| 4 | Tyler Moore | 21:20 | 6:52 /mi |
| 5 | LeDarius Miller | 21:24 | 6:53 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Tupelo events
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