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The Tanglefoot Trot race is an annual fundraiser benefitting CATCH Kids, Inc, and put on by our wonderful volunteers. You can expect to find snacks, smiles, and (hopefully) a sunny morning. The fundraiser directly supports providing FREE healthcare to NE Mississippi’s youth.

This year’s event will be on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 on the Tanglefoot Trail® in Pontotoc. Races start at 9 am. 

On-site registration is available from 7:30 to 8:30 am the morning of the event. Shirt size availability is not guaranteed for on-site registrations. 

To guarantee your shirt size, register online by October 16:
Click here to register online at Race Roster. 

Check out last year’s local sponsors below. Thank you to our donors and volunteers who make the Tanglefoot Trot and CATCH Kids, Inc. possible!

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A BIG Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors! A special shout out to our 2024 sponsors - we couldn't do this without you!

Diamond Sponsors

Dr. Charles (“Skip”) and Barbara Robertson

Platinum Sponsors

Ivancic Pediatric Clinic
CREATE Foundation, Inc.
Vernon, Themesha, and Vincent Rayford
Dr. Crystal L. Tate

Gold Sponsors

B&B Concrete
Bill Benson, Lee Co. Chancery Clerk

Silver Sponsors

Dr. Kristy Luse
Carol Black, RDH
Trustmark Bank
East Baptist Church
Van McWhirter, Pontotoc Co. Tax Accessor/Collector
Wood Eye Clinic
Farm Bureau Insurance
Bill and Wanda Rutledge
Bank of Okolona
MIDAS
Nail McKinney, P.A.
Jody’s Flowers & Gifts
Q’s Janitorial Service, Inc.
Chris and Pam Traylor
Busy Bee’s Learning Academy
Park Medical Clinic
Renasant Bank
Modern Woodmen of America
Barbara Curry
A.L. and Carolyn Adair
Aaron and Stacy Spearman

Bronze Sponsors

Stella Smith
Victor and Stewart McMillan
Montgomery Drugs
Rick Ferguson, Pontotoc Co. Chancery Clerk
Melinda Nowicki, Pontotoc Co. Circuit Clerk

In-Kind Donations

Premiere Printing, LLC
Bradford & Son Plumbing
Dominos Pizza in Pontotoc
Dignity Funeral Home

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Make A Donation

CATCH Kids greatly appreciates the individuals and businesses who support our mission with financial contributions! We could not exist without your generosity and your compassion for children.

If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation to CATCH Kids, you may do so by using PayPal or by writing a check.

Please make your check payable to CATCH Kids, Inc., and mail it to CATCH Kids, Inc., P.O. Box 796, Tupelo, MS 38802.

Click below for PayPal:

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Want to be a sponsor? Our top sponsors get a logo placement on the race t-shirts and promotional materials. Call the CATCH Kids office at (662) 377-2194 or cell phone (662) 679-2238 or email info@catch-kids.org for more information.

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The Pavilion in Pontotoc - on the Tanglefoot Trot®
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1-Mile Fun Run Female Winner in 2021
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Alexis wins a door prize, an Amazon Fire Tablet.
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