Hattiesburg Clinic Continues Title Sponsorship of Hattiesburg Half Marathon
For the fourth consecutive year, Hattiesburg Clinic will serve as the title sponsor of the Hattiesburg Half Marathon/10k/5k, continuing its long-standing support of community health and wellness initiatives across the Pine Belt. The 14th annual race is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, and will once again bring runners from across the region and beyond to downtown Hattiesburg while supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Hattiesburg Clinic Chief Executive Officer Bryan N. Batson, MD, emphasized the importance of the clinic’s continued involvement.
“Hattiesburg Clinic is proud to support an event that brings people together while benefiting organizations that serve our community every day,” Dr. Batson said. “Sponsoring the Hattiesburg Half Marathon reflects our commitment to promoting health, encouraging active lifestyles and investing in initiatives that strengthen the communities we serve.”
The Hattiesburg Half Marathon has a long-standing tradition of giving back. Proceeds from the 2026 race will benefit seven Pine Belt nonprofit organizations: The Arc Southeast MS, The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, The DuBard School for Language Disorders, Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art, Kuntry Kidz, Pinebelt Blueways and Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
The event continues to draw strong participation from outside the local area. With registration capped at 1,500 participants, nearly half of runners in this sold-out race travel from beyond a 50-mile radius, further highlighting the marathon’s regional impact and reach.
Participant safety remains a priority throughout race weekend. The sports medicine team from Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has supported the event since its inception in 2012, working alongside the City of Hattiesburg and local emergency response teams to provide medical coverage along the race route.
“We are proud to continue providing medical support for an event that has become such an important part of our community,” Shawn Fayard, LAT, ATC, assistant manager of Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, said. “Our athletic trainers, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physicians will be stationed throughout the course to assist runners as needed, helping ensure a safe experience for everyone involved.”
Hattiesburg Clinic is honored to support the Hattiesburg Half Marathon/10k/5k and the nonprofit partners it benefits. Through continued sponsorship and on-site support, the clinic remains committed to advancing health and wellness throughout the Pine Belt.
Registration for the race closes Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. Additional information and registration details are available at https://www.hburghalfmarathon.com/.
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Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. Founded in 1963, Hattiesburg Clinic has expanded to include over 450 physicians and providers, along with 2,500 employees, serving patients across more than 17 counties in Mississippi. Hattiesburg Clinic is committed to being the health care provider of choice in the communities we serve.