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1,500 take part in annual Hattiesburg Half-Marathon/10k/5k
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Hundreds of runners will be taking over Hattiesburg s streets Saturday for the Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
The half marathon will begin at 7 a.m. in front of Saenger Theater and end at the same place.
From approximately 6 a.m. until noon Saturday, there will be street closures in downtown Hattiesburg, The Oaks, Parkhaven, Longleaf Heights and around The University of Southern Mississippi.
A total of 1,385 people have signed up to participate, according to organizers.
The Pinebelt Foundation is hosting the event, in its 10th year, and it is sponsored by Forrest General Hospital and other local businesses.
The event is focusing on the philanthropic impact by offering a charity runner option. Charity Runners can choose one of 14 selected agencies in the Pinebelt region for which to raise money and awareness for its mission.