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Area 51k
Hernando, Mississippi · Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 51K, 25K
Official race page & registration ↗Area 51k takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Hernando, Mississippi. The race offers 2 distances: 51K, 25K. For anyone travelling in, Horn Lake is about 16 miles away and New South Memphis is about 25 miles away.
It is one of 33 races on the Mississippi calendar that September. The 25K is rare in Mississippi: only three races on the calendar offer it.
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- Hernando, Mississippi
- Distances
- 51K, 25K
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Hernando: check in Sep 11, out Sep 13.
Common questions
When is Area 51k?
Area 51k is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Where is Area 51k held?
Area 51k is held in Hernando, Mississippi. It is about 16 miles from Horn Lake and 25 miles from New South Memphis.
What distances does Area 51k offer?
The listed distances are 51K, 25K.
How do I register for Area 51k?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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