06/22/2026
🍅It's race week in Crystal Springs!
📢Race registration info:
Pre-registration online (t-shirt guaranteed) ends Friday June 19
Online race registration (t-shirt not guaranteed) closes at 6 p.m. Friday June 26.
📢Anyone who registers online by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, can pick up their race packet at pre-race packet pickup on Friday, June 26. All other race registrants will pick up their race packet on race day.
🍅Registration fees are non-refundable. No exceptions.
⚠️RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6 AM.
🍅 Tomato Festival 5k
📅 6.27.2026
🕰️ 7AM
📍 Crystal Springs Community Center - 505 Lee Ave - Crystal Springs, MS
🔗 https://rodsracersms.info/01p
🏃🏼➡️ Chip Timing provided by MS Race Timing & Management Services
View the race route: 👉🏼 https://tinyurl.com/ytj7c3zs
🏁Start/finish line: The race will begin and end at the Community Center at the corner of North Jackson Street and Lee Avenue. Water and fruit will be waiting for you at the finish line. Bring your swimsuit to jump in the city pool and cool off after the race!
📢Driving directions:
The Lee Avenue Community Center is located at 505 Lee Avenue at intersection with North Jackson St. Directions: 1.) Exit 72 on I-55 drive east to Hwy 51, South on Hwy 51 to N Pat Harrison Dr. Watch for signs. Race day parking will be near Community Center on North Jackson St. 2.) Lee Avenue Exit on Highway 27 Roundabout – drive into town and arrive at Community Center & parking field. Volunteers will be onsite to direct you to parking. Note: Some streets will close 30 minutes prior to race start.
🚗Parking: Volunteers will direct you to parking. Parking is available at Lee Avenue field next to swimming pool and at the parking lot on North Jackson Street.
🚻Bathrooms: Bathrooms are available at the community center pool. Port-a-johns will also be onsite.
Registration info:
Race registration includes t-shirt, race bib, swag bag and more!
PRE-REGISTRATION: GUARANTEES YOU A RACE SHIRT
COST: 5K - $30 / FUN RUN $20
Family $100 up to 4 immediate family members (pre-registration only)
Team of 4 (5k run only) $100 (pre-registration only)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: COST: 5K - $40 / FUN RUN - $20
Pre-race packet pickup:
Anyone who registers by 8 p.m. on Wednesday June 24 may pick up race bag on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the gazebo in Railroad Park, located at the corner of West Georgetown Street and West Railroad Avenue in downtown Crystal Springs.
All other racers may pick up their packet on race day at the Lee Avenue Community Center.
Race t-shirts: deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt and desired size is Friday, June 19, 2026. Remaining t-shirts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis at packet pick up and during registration on race day.
Awards & Age Groups: Ceremony begins after the Fun Run.
Top 3 Male/Female Overall | Top 3 Male/Female Masters (40+)
Moore-Butler fastest over 80 | 1st,2nd,3rd in each age group listed below:
Age Divisions: 5K Run/Walk: 0-10,11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus
Team Champion in 5k run (team of four)
1Mile Fun Run: 0-5, 6-7,8-9,10-11,12-13
