TUPELO – The eighth running of the Hope Continues 5k is Oct. 26, and race founder Adam Morris is enthusiastic as ever, despite waning support in recent years.
He started the race in 2017 after the former Komen North Mississippi Race for the Cure ended. A longtime participant in the race known for his pink mohawk, Morris said the race is as important as ever.
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