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!

A 5k in Central Gardens! Join us on Sunday, November 24, 2024, as we hit the streets of Central Gardens for our second annual Wreath Run 5k, youth 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. Once again, we will kick off the season with a run through our wreath-lined streets. We encourage everyone to get festive in their attire and come for fun. We will have a great crowd, with neighbors along the path to cheer you on, and a great after party!

We also need volunteers to make the race happen. If you would like to participate, click the button below to register as a volunteer. We would love to have you.

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.

Join us for the 18th Annual Sugar Run 5K!

Wolf River Nature Area | Germantown, TN
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 8 A.M.

Sugar Run supports diabetes research through JDRF while encouraging youth athletics.

The Silo Square, located directly across from Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, is the home of the 16th Annual HomeRun For Habitat 5k – KidsDash – Fall Fest. Our event has become the largest of its kind in NW Mississippi with over 9,500 participants raising over $465,000 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 affordable place to live. The Hernando DeSoto affiliate selects deserving families from a pool of applicants to be awarded a home. Each 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!

All net proceeds from the Run for Education fund grants for teachers and schools in the Germantown Municipal School District.

NEW: Each GMSD School Team will have Shirts in their School Colors!

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.

THE MORE WE RAISE, THE MORE WE GIVE!

The Memphis Parks 5K and Family Day, held at Overton Park on September 28th, will offer a healthy mixture of fitness, wellness and family fun! EVERYONE is welcome, from the most seasoned runner, to the leisurely walker, to the parents with strollers. This event will feature numerous information stations from local wellness-focused organizations that are eager to help kickstart and support your wellness journey, as well as several health, wellness and fitness-focused activities for adults. Additionally, we are excited to offer knowledge and resources to members of our community who are ready to win the battle against diabetes, high-blood pressure, and other diet/lifestyle related illnesses. Be sure to bring the kids out to enjoy bounce houses, face painting, video gaming stations and “kid dash” races for our competitive youth.

Join us for the first annual Share the Love 5k in memory of Collins Leach and the Camp Good Grief Reunion on September 21, 2024! This is a family-friendly event including a 5k, a family walk, food trucks, games, a bounce house, and the 901 Goats!

This event is a time to gather and remember our loved ones. Hosted at the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief and Dorothy’s Cottage, participants will get to see where healing grief work happens for our community. The route will be around this pastoral setting and along the Green Belt.

All proceeds will benefit Camp Good Grief, allowing us to continue our mission of providing safe environments for grieving children, teens and adults to explore and express their feelings after the death of a loved one and learn to thrive in a world without that special person.

The Memphis Thunder Racing Kids Triathlon is an inspiring event for youth triathletes. One of Cory’s dreams was to offer a kids triathlon and we have successfully been promoting the sport of triathlon and keeping his spirit alive through the Thunder Kids Tri since 2005.

2024 marks the 19th annual race that brings together youth, families, and the community in an amazing spectacle of the sport of triathlon. The smiles on the kids faces as they cross the finish line are priceless!

Race the Tour Du Wolf Trail

Saturday – September 14, 2024

Trail Runners – Kick start the Los Locos Short Track event with a trail run! You pick your distance of 3, 6, or 9 miles -- one, two, or three loops. Starts at 8:00am.

Mountain Bikers – Who is ready for some Shelby Farms fun? We have categories for all levels of riders - Men, Women, Masters, Beginner, Juniors, and Single Speed. Starts at 11:00am.

This will be a family-friendly event with fun, food & drink, at the mid-south’s best endurance venue. Convenient parking and tent space is located at the start and finish just south of the playground. The kids can play while you watch your family, friends, and fellow racers start and finish their trail loops.

The event benefits our friends at the Mid-south YMCA. Please consider a donation with your registration.

Join the Cooper-Young Community Association, our neighbors, and friends for the annual Cooper-Young Festival Friday 4-Miler. Set the night before the Cooper-Young Festival, our 4-mile race takes you through our historic, eclectic neighborhood where you'll encounter lovely homes, friendly neighbors, maybe even an errant shot of Fireball! At the finish line you'll join the block party where you'll eat pizza, drink Memphis Made beer, and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Lucky 7 Brass Band. You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind event which is a truly Memphis experience.

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

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.

MEMPHIS RUNS FOR AUTISM 5K

AUGUST 17, 2024

BENEFITING THE ANGEL PROGRAM

A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH AUTISM

Memphis Runs for Autism was created by volunteers in an effort to help raise funds for The ANGEL Program and touch the lives of children living with autism

Run, walk or hike anywhere in the world between August 1st and 31st.

Go solo or join a two-person team. 50, 100 or 200 miles.

Join us to show the world that we run together against discrimination, prejudice and racism. We run for real change and that starts with one sister or mister at a time reaching across the race lines. Running is our vehicle and connection is our superpower. Invite your friends (open to men and women) to team up for this important virtual event!

41st Annual MightyMite Triathlon
July 13, 2024
8:00am
Forrest City, AR

1/3 mile swim - 13 mile bike - 3 mile run

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.