Orion 5K
Join us near the Wonder Bread for a 5K and a 1-mile Family Fun Run that will be the best thing since sliced bread—ha, see what I did there. Bring your mama, your best friends and all the kiddos! There will be music, food, beverages, pickleball and fun for all ages.
You heard us right! COME FOR THE RACE AND STAY FOR THE PICKLEBALL! From 10am to 4pm, join us and play the fastest growing sport in the city. Newbies, pros, and players of all skill levels are welcome to play! Meet us on May 11th in the EDGE district for a street party unlike any other.
The Orion 5K falls on Mother’s Day weekend, and offers special awards in the categories of fastest Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Son, and Father/Daughter teams.
In addition, the first 500 Orion 5K finishers will receive a commemorative medal. The overall male and female winners will also walk away with the Orion 5K championship belt, a keepsake of Memphis running excellence.
Zoom through the Zoo
ZOOM THROUGH THE ZOO
Join us for our annual four-mile race and one-mile fun run. Participants follow the course through the Zoo and Overton Park. What a great way to get active and support the Zoo! This race is part of the M-Town Race Series presented by Campbell Clinic, which features Zoom Through the Zoo, Harbortown 5K, Orion 5K and the Stars and Stripes 5K.
Great American River Run
The 2024 Great American River Run will take place on Saturday May 25th over Memorial Day weekend in downtown Memphis and along the Mississippi River.
Whether its the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, sign up early for the lowest registration fee of the year. The longer you wait, the more you’ll pay, so register early to save!
Everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a beautiful medal, race shirt and an invitation to our famous post-run after party with plenty of real food … and beer!
Harbortown 5K
Through the continued support of The Phoenix Club and each of its members, the Boys & Girls Clubs' programs continue to grow and serve the many Memphis youths in desperate need of the education, training, fellowship and support provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
To find out more about The Phoenix Club go to
http://www.phoenixclub.org/
Part of the M-Town Race Series presented by Campbell Clinic
The M-Town race series will consist of 4 of the most popular running events of the Memphis summer.
M-Town Series cost is $100 for all for events ($25 per race).
Heaven's Cradle Twilight Run
About Heaven's Cradle
Heaven's Cradle provides assistance and comfort to families suffering from pregnancy and infant loss and staff training in perinatal grief.
Our Belief
We believe that every family, regardless of diagnosis or income, is entitled to have time and memories with their child.
We believe each child deserves to be honored and remembered.
We believe every mother, father, sibling, and grandparent deserves access to information and support.
We believe doctors, nurses, and other caregivers are most effective in caring for bereaved families when they have training and support.
Walking with Families
For more information please visit www.heavenscradle.org
Discover the Greenway 5K+
Discover the Greenway 2024 returns to the Wolf River Greenway with the 5K+ (3.5 Mile) Run/Walk finale and participant prizes along the way! Each registered participant receives an event t-shirt, sponsor swag bag, and invitation to the culminating celebration.
Join us for a fun-filled, week-long scavenger hunt while discovering destinations on the Wolf River Greenway throughout Memphis. Locate Discover the Greenway selfie signage along scenic sections of the Greenway. Stop, admire, and snap a selfie. Each selfie submitted earns a chance to win one of our cool prizes!
Participants also have an opportunity to fundraise on behalf of the Wolf River Conservancy through Peer-to-Peer donations. Each fundraising milestone met earns additional rewards.
Memphis Stars and Stripes 5K
MEMPHIS STARS AND STRIPES 5K
PART OF THE LIBERTY FOR ALL FESTIVAL
FIREWORKS SHOW @ 9PM!!
JULY 3 • 6PM
PART OF THE M-TOWN SERIES PRESENTED BY CAMPBELL CLINIC
Firecracker Fast 5K
Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!”
The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 48 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside of War Memorial Stadium.
MightyMite Triathlon
41st Annual MightyMite Triathlon
July 13, 2024
8:00am
Forrest City, AR
1/3 mile swim - 13 mile bike - 3 mile run
Forrest Spence 5K
The Forrest Spence 5K returns on August 24th, 2024 for our 4th year at Shelby Farms Park.
Don’t just run, run to serve a family in need.
Bring the entire family to enjoy a fun morning at Shelby Farms Park where we will offer a 100 yard dash for kids (9 & under) at 9:15 and 1 Mile Fun Run (kids 12 & under) at 9:20 am. There will be games, bounce houses, slides, food, awards, door prizes, and more.
The Forrest Spence Fund is an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that assists with the non-medical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families throughout the Mid-South. We have assisted over 120,000 families with a sick child.
West Fight On
Whether you cycle, run, walk, or simply donate and cheer us on, you are making a difference in the fight against cancer!
Join us on September 7th at Shelby Farms as we honor and recognize the special relationship betweenCancer Survivors & their Caregivers
Spa Running Festival
Come Run With Us, November 16, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 - 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course and for both walkers and runners! The 10K, now celebrating its 43nd year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain. This will be the 9th running of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon. Do you like a challenge - well you get to - the course takes you through scenic Hot Springs National Park going summit to summit on Hot Springs Mountain/North Mountain AND West Mountain!
Double Decker Spring Run
DOUBLE DECKER 5K/10K
April 27, 2024
10K - 7:30 AM
5K - 7:45 AM
Other Great Things to Expect in 2024
Chip timed start for both races
Finisher medals for the first 1600 finishers
Join us in a run through the tradition-rich rolling hills of one of Mississippi's most popular towns. Stick around after the race for a day full of arts, crafts, and music at the annual Double Decker festival. You don't want to miss this weekend of fun for the whole family.
RACE TIMES:
10k Run/Walk - 7:30 a.m.
5k Run/Walk. - 7:45 a.m.
Kids Fun Run - 9 a.m.
GEF Run for Education
Register Today for our 9th Annual Run
Transforming our schools, supporting education in Germantown.
Together we make a lasting impact for our community.
All net proceeds from the Run for Education fund grants for teachers and schools in the Germantown Municipal School District.
NEW in 2024: EVERY registration on any private or public school team within Germantown, Tennessee, that has 15 or more participants will generate a $10 donation per registration for that school.
OLPH Hoot Scoot 5K
Join us for Our Lady’s 3rd annual Hoot Scoot 5K and Family Fun Run. It will be held on Saturday, April 20th and proceeds will go to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Educational Fund. This fund provides Catholic educational opportunities for the youth in our school and in our parish. After the race, join us for food, fellowship and fun. This will be a great opportunity to come together as a community and support Catholic education.
Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash
24th Annual
MOOSIC CITY
DAIRY DASH
METRO CENTER • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
This is a running/walking event that is fun for the entire family...The 24th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash!
Commemorative Long Sleeve Tech shirt.
Commemorative Medals will be given to ALL Finishers.
Post-Race Refreshments!
SRVS Kids Bunny Run 5K
Join us Saturday, March 30th at Cancer Survivors Park as we raise funds for SRVS Kids and empower children with disabilities one “hop” at a time.
The Kid's Run and Family Parade will begin at 8:35am., with the race beginning promptly at 9am. In addition to the 5K, this family-fun event also will feature an egg hunt, children’s games, a special visit from the Easter Bunny and more!
ABOUT SRVS KIDS
SRVS Kids is a program of SRVS with a commitment to nurture, educate and equip children with disabilities. SRVS Kids provides family-centered services that address the unique abilities of children with special needs. The program has been providing these services to children and families in the Mid-South for more than 30 years. Services include pediatric therapies, developmental training, an inclusive preschool and early on parent and child classes. SRVS Kids relies on generous donors like you to ensure that we reach the children and families that need our support. For more information about our programs and services, visit srvs.org.
DONATE TODAY
Not a runner but you would still like to join the cause? Make a donation to SRVS. Your support ensures that SRVS can continue to provide the services that people with disabilities need to live meaningful lives as members of their communities.
The Bunny Run 5K is the last race of the Annual Celebrating Abilities Race Event Series (CARES) benefiting SRVS, Harwood and Memphis Civitan.
CASA Superhero Run
CASA of North Mississippi advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children through the service of trained, court-appointed community volunteers. The purpose of CASA of North Mississippi is to train volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in court proceedings to ensure every child is in a safe and permanent home. CASA of North Mississippi’s vision is a safe and permanent home for every abused and neglected child in North Mississippi.
Viking Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Located in the heart of the fabled Mississippi Delta, the Viking Half Marathon and 5K promises Southern charm, fast times, and an unbelievable race experience. From the time you arrive in Greenwood, you can expect great local culture, an array of fabulous food, and warm Southern hospitality.
The races will begin and end in the historic Cotton Row district of Greenwood and will take you through the flat, tree-lined streets of Greenwood. Racers and spectators will love the beautiful oaks and homes lining Grand Boulevard, once named ”One of America’s 10 Most Beautiful Streets” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Garden Clubs of America.
The race course also passes by many of the site locations used in the filming of the blockbuster movie The Help, which was filmed in Greenwood in 2010. To top off the weekend, restaurants, residents, and shop owners will welcome you with special menus and activities throughout the weekend. Welcome to Greenwood, a true jewel in the Mississippi Delta.
For more information call the
Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce
at 662.453.4152
Big Buffalo 50
We will be back with amazing swag this year! Every runner will receive a hooded sweatshirt + a trucker hat in an all-new color scheme.
The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 is the largest annual fundraiser for the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club. CKSC is a local 501c3 founded in 2016 by Michelle and Chris Clothier. The organization is committed to providing comfort, community, and connections to children around the world who are battling cancer. To date, the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club has provided over 2,500 kits to deserving children.
We would love to have the help of the Memphis running community! At registration, you will have the opportunity to make a donation to the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club. Every single dollar donated goes directly to the organization. It costs $300 to provide one child with a kit. That means that each relay team that registers is supporting a child battling cancer! Additionally, every four 50k runners and every three 50 mile runners that register are also supporting a child. We would be so grateful to have your financial support. Every dollar counts, no matter how large or small your gift! Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of these brave kids!
The Healing Races of Memphis 1 Mile, 5K & 10K
Students grades 1 through 12 walk/run for free. Registration required.
Join us as we walk and run on March 16, 2024 in The Healing Races of Memphis. Every one who registers receives a t-shirt and a race bag.
Improving literacy is one way we heal our family, our community and our city. The Healing Races of Memphis aims to bring awareness to illiteracy.
Humane Society Fast & Furriest 5K and Walk
Joining us for The Fast & The Furriest in person?
We are so excited to host our awesome supporters for the 2024 Fast & Furriest 5K and Walk!
Your participation helps us save the lives of animals who have suffered from cruelty or neglect in the Memphis community. Since 1933, we have been giving animals a second chance at life. For just as long, people like you have kept us going
Germantown Half Marathon
GERMANTOWN HALF MARATHON AND MAYOR'S CUP 5K
Half Marathon starts @ 7:30am
5K starts @ 8am
Wolf River Nature Area (EAST)
Harwood Dash for DisABILITIES 5K
Harwood Dash for DisABILITIES 5K
March 2, 2024
Be a part of our 2023 5k race series to help benefit the Harwood Center and other local non-profits in the Memphis area. This year will be our third annual race series with our partners, Memphis Civitan and SRVS.
The Harwood Dash for DisABILITIES is one of the largest fundraisers for the Harwood center and helps to provide services for children in the local Memphis area. All registered in-person 5K participants will receive the following:
Race shirt
Custom finisher medal
Family fun event
Ghost Runners have the ability to post 5K times to our virtual results page and will receive a race shirt.
Come join us for a day of fun, exercise, community, and more!
Want to help even more? Consider making a donation or becoming a fundraiser.
Thank you for your support.
Five Levees 5K and 15K
Five Levees 5K and 15K
at Shelby Farms Park
BENEFITTING: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Crosstown 10K
CROSSTOWN 10K/5K
CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE, MEMPHIS, TN
BENEFITTING: CHURCH HEALTH
Mississippi River Marathon
The Mississippi River Marathon offers the only marathon in the Mississippi Delta and a variety of opportunities that no other race in the world can offer. Our goal is first, for people across the nation, especially in the Delta communities, to get excited about healthy lifestyles by supporting and participating in our running events. Second, this marathon was created to help all children receive an excellent education by donating funds raised to the Washington County and Southeast Arkansas Community Foundations benefit local non-profits and organizations.
Race for Reconciliation
Race for Reconciliation
Memphis, TN
January 15, 2024 at 11am
In honor of Martin Luther King Day Join us for the 3rd annual Race for Reconciliation - a 5k or 1 mile Run/Walk event to show the dream for unity is alive.
Let’s come together… Walk. Run… and make a difference.
Campbell Clinic Collection
Campbell Clinic Collection
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics has been in the business of keeping people healthy for over 115 years in the Mid-South. With the launch of the Campbell Clinic Collection series we are able to educate the Memphis running community on leading sports medicine care and offer both preventative measures and treatment of sports-related injuries. As the official team physicians for all the professional sports teams in the city, as well as all the collegiate teams – we are a valuable resource for athletes and runners participating in this series. We’ll get hands-on for our participants on race day with onsite access in our swag tent to Normatec recovery therapy provided by our performance and wellness facility, Accel.
We hope you will join us for each of the 5 events in the 2024 "Collection".
Regional One Health ONE-Mile Championship - January 6th
Wolf River 5K - January 20
Crosstown 10K - February 17
Five Levees 15K @ Shelby Farms Park - February 24
Germantown Half Marathon - March 9
*$20 of each registration supports a local non-profit*
Series registrants will each receive a Campbell Clinic Collection commemorative Hoodie and the Commemorative Collection of Medals! This year when you register for the series you will receive a medal from each event. Once you have completed the series your medals will connect to form
Regional One Health ONE-Mile Championships
The third annual event will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Regional One Health main campus in the Medical District. The funds from this year's race will benefit Regional One Cancer Care.
This year the ONE Mile Championship is the official kickoff of the Campbell Clinic Collection. Runners can begin their "Path to a Half" with this one-mile road race. You will find more information about and registration for the Collection below.
Your participation will help Regional One Health better serve patients throughout the region. Allowing Memphians to remain in Memphis while receiving Cancer Care in a familiar place. This one-mile run is an excellent way for the greater Memphis community to come together to support the Regional One Health Foundation.
Reindeer Run 5K & Diaper Drive
The 4th Annual Reindeer Run 5k and Kids Dash is a family friendly event that aims to raise money for Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry and raise awareness for the issue of poverty and diaper need in Shelby County and surrounding areas. Register to run, walk, or dance your way across the finish line. Strollers are also welcome for the race!
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry is the only independently ran basic needs bank in the Mid-South recognized by The National Diaper Bank and partners with local social service agencies to provide diapers to low-income families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers. This year we are celebrating distributing over 1 MILLION diapers to families in need.
5k participants will receive a custom Reindeer Run Hoodie, 5k Chip Timing, Live Results, 2023 Finisher Medal, Post Race Food and Drinks, Discount Coupons & Giveaways, Free Photos with Santa and Rudolph, and Custom awards for Overall and Age Group Winners.
Come have a great time, dress in your favorite holiday attire. First 100 registrants will receive complimentary reindeer ears.
Needlink Nashville's Rudolph's Red Nose Run 5K
Needlink Nashville's
42nd Annual 5K
Rudolph's Red Nose Run 2023
This family-friendly, pet-friendly event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. Whether you want to set a new personal record or take home a prize for best costume, you can cross the finish line knowing that you’re helping families stay warm this winter.
Coffee and breakfast sandwiches after the race, with live music!
Activities for children including face painting and, of course, an appearance by Rudolph!
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Race starts at 9:00 a.m.,
Shelby Park
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
Memphis Turkey Trot
THE ORIGINAL
MEMPHIS TURKEY TROT
THANKSGIVING MORNING
9AM @ SHELBY FARMS PARK
Join Start 2 Finish in a Memphis Tradition at the Memphis Turkey Trot.
What to Expect
Long Sleeve shirt to all registrants!
Great 4 Mile course through Shelby Farms and the return of the 2 MILE RELAY!!
$50 Gift Card to Fleet Feet Memphis to the Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners!
Wreath Run 5K
Finally, a 5k in Central Gardens! Join us on Sunday, November 19, 2023, as we hit the streets of Central Gardens for our inaugural Wreath Run 5k, 100 meter dash fun run, and neighborhood after party.
For decades, we have been celebrating the holiday season by adorning wreaths on our historic light poles throughout the neighborhood. Starting this November, we will also kick off the season with a run through our wreath-lined streets. We will have a great crowd, with neighbors along the path to cheer you on, and a great after party! Be sure to check out our event website for up-to-date details on how you can register. We also need volunteers to make the race happen. If you would like to participate, contact us. We would love to have you.
Festivities are open to everyone including non-runners, the fun starts at 3pm and ends at 6pm.
Happy In Memphis 5K
Join us for the Happy in Memphis 5k!
Dress to represent what makes you happy in Memphis and run in honor of the city you love. The course is managed by Start 2 Finish Event Management and races past Elvis's first house, Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Audubon Park, and Memphis Botanic Gardens. And—the best part—it all benefits Harding Academy students.
Sugar Run 5K
Join us for the 17th Annual Sugar Run 5K!
Wolf River Nature Area | Germantown, TN
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 8 A.M.
Sugar Run supports a Memphis Diabetes Registry, local youth runners, and diabetes research through JDRF!
Free 901 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run
Free 901 is a family friendly event uniting members to walk or run against exploitation.
Free 901 is hosted by Restore Corps, the West TN Regional Point of Contact for Human Trafficking Survivors. All ages are welcome to come walk, run or join the party. There are several ways to join the fight against trafficking, we invite you to the streets of downtown Memphis to Rise, Run, & Restore 901.
Gateway to the Delta 10 Miler and 5K
We so appreciate so many of you coming back year-after-year to experience what has become a fall running tradition in the mid-south.
Cool temperatures, colorful foliage, smiling faces, fun race course, comfy sweatshirt, finishers medal and pint glass once again await our 10 miler participants this year. Our 5k participants can look forward to receiving a stylish tee shirt and pint glass as well!
The race course will follow its traditional route, leaving from the Panola County Courthouse in Batesville’s downtown and heading northeast for three miles to get our racers warmed up. From there you’ll enjoy a couple of small hills before working your way back to the town square’s Finish Line. We hope you’ll enjoy all the small-town charm that Batesville has to offer in a race that attracts runners from all over the country!
We’re glad to have you back to Batesville for our 11th edition this fall and wish you the best in all of your training!
Happy Running and thank you for your support!
The Batesville Rotary Club
Outdoors Inc Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder
Outdoors Inc
Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Hosted by Outdoors Inc and Start 2 Finish Event Management
Join Outdoors Inc and Start 2 Finish Event Management for the Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder at Big River Crossing.
Gravel Bikes, Cross Bikes or Mountain Bikes welcome. Choose your Grinder Division
GRINDER DIVISONS:
9:00am 5 laps (~32.5 miles)
9:05am 4 laps (~26 miles)
9:10am 3 laps (~19.5 miles)
Kosten Foundation Kick It 5K
The Kosten Foundation’s Kick It 5K, presented by Baptist Memorial Health Care, is an in-person run or walk with all proceeds going towards funding pancreatic cancer research. The 13th annual race is also welcoming virtual runners so supporters can participate no matter where they are. Over the years, the race has grown to include more than 2,500 participants with last year’s race raising more than $150,000.
Homerun for Habitat 5K
The Silo Square, located directly across from Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, is the home of the 15th Annual HomeRun For Habitat 5k – KidsDash – Fall Fest. Our event has become the largest of its kind in NW Mississippi with over 9500 participants raising over $380,000 for the Hernando DeSoto Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity.
The success of the HomeRun for Habitat depends on community participation and sponsorship. Habitat for Humanity needs your help. Once again, our goal is to raise $60,000 to help build ONE HOME. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The Hernando DeSoto chapter selects deserving families from a pool of applicants to be awarded a home. The selected family participates in the construction and commits to pay a 20 year, 0% interest mortgage. In 2014, the first Habitat award recipient paid off her mortgage and now owns her home debt free, since then others have completed theirs as well!