Museum Miles 5K in Starkville Draws Over 100 Runners

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The annual Museum Miles: Race Through History 5K in Starkville, Mississippi welcomed more than 100 runners and walkers on February 21. Hosted by the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, the Starkville 5K race continues to grow as one of the community’s signature winter events. Participants of all ages gathered in downtown Starkville to support the museum while enjoying a competitive and community-centered 5K course.  

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A complete listing of award winners can be found here. 

 

2026 Museum Miles 5K Overall Winners

🏆 Overall Male Winner: Isaac Santitto, 26
🏆 Overall Female Winner: Lucy Turnage, 18
 

In addition to overall awards, medals were presented to top finishers in age divisions for both male and female competitors. The age-category awards ensure the Museum Miles 5K remains competitive and welcoming for runners at every stage.

 

Supporting Local History Through Community Events

The Museum Miles 5K is more than a race — it is a fundraiser supporting exhibits, educational programming, and preservation efforts at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum. Proceeds help the museum continue serving Starkville, Oktibbeha County, local schools, and visitors to the area.

Events like this Starkville 5K highlight the strong connection between community wellness and local heritage.

 

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

The Museum Miles 5K in Starkville was made possible by the generous support of:

• Visit Starkville

• Renasant Bank

• Modern Woodmen of America (Barbara Coats)

• A Greener Clean

• State Farm (Frank Chiles)

• Nightingale Acupuncture

• Steven C. Adams, Attorney at Law

Their partnership helps sustain one of Starkville’s favorite annual 5K races while advancing the museum’s mission.