2026 Breaking The Loop Race
The 2026 Breaking The Loop Race will take place on February 28, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the Spillway Road location (Spillway Road, Brandon, MS 39047). The event is set to occur in the Ross Barnett Reservoir "Rez Loop" area, featuring a mixed-terrain course with paved pathways, trail-adjacent sections, and causeway segments. Weather conditions for the event date in Brandon are expected to be mild, with a high of 53°F and a low of 38°F, and a slight chance of rain. Participants can expect a variety of race distances, including a 22-miler, 11-miler, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile fun run, each with distinct start times. The course includes out-and-back formats for shorter distances and loop formats for longer ones, with aid stations and safety support throughout.
What distances are available for this event?
- →22 Miler starting at 7:30 AM
- →11 Miler starting at 7:40 AM
- →10K Run starting at 7:50 AM
- →5K Run / 5K Walk starting at 8:00 AM
- →1 Mile Fun Run starting at 8:15 AM
- →Virtual Option available for all distances
How much does registration cost?
- →22 Miler: $65
- →11 Miler: $55
- →10K Run: $45
- →5K Run / 5K Walk: $35
- →1 Mile Fun Run: $15
- →Virtual Option: $40
What is the event schedule?
- →22 Miler: 7:30 AM
- →11 Miler: 7:40 AM
- →10K Run: 7:50 AM
- →5K Run / 5K Walk: 8:00 AM
- →1 Mile Fun Run: 8:15 AM
- →Registration closes on February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST for all distances
What is the course format?
- →Shorter distances (1 Mile, 5K, 10K) use an out-and-back format on paved pathways starting from Spillway Road.
- →11 Miler and 22 Miler follow a loop format around the Ross Barnett Reservoir perimeter ("Rez Loop").
- →The 22-miler completes two full loops of the Rez Loop.
- →The course includes trail sections beginning on HWY 471, crossings on Countryside Dr, and a causeway segment over the reservoir.
What are the key course landmarks?
- →Start/Finish at Spillway Road
- →Trail section beginning on HWY 471
- →Countryside Dr crossing
- →Causeway segment over reservoir
- →Northshore crossing areas (police-assisted)
What aid and safety support is available?
- →6 Water Stops:
• 5K turnaround
• 10K turnaround
• End of trail (HWY 471 start)
• Countryside Dr
• Beginning of causeway
• Start/Finish line
- →Hydration tip: Runners doing the 11-miler or 22-miler are advised to carry a hydration vest or bottle for sections between aid stations.
- →Safety support includes police presence at Northshore road crossings and Central MS Amateur Radio Association volunteers monitoring the course for runner safety and emergency communication.
- →City water fountains along the path are operational but may have delayed flow if unused recently.
What is the purpose of the event?
- →Proceeds support Team RWB's mission to enrich Veterans' lives through health, wellness, and community connection.
What is the weather policy for the event?
- →The race runs rain or shine.
- →Central MS Amateur Radio Association monitors conditions throughout the event.
Are there any special considerations for the course?
- →The course includes paved pathways, trail-adjacent sections, and compacted surfaces typical of reservoir perimeter routes.
- →Participants should be aware of potential transitions between different types of surfaces.
- →The 11-miler and 22-miler require additional hydration due to aid station spacing.