Cooper Young Festival Friday 4 Miler
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.
Memphis Thunder Racing Kids Triathlon
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!
Runway 5K
Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) is excited to host its inaugural MEM Runway 5K on September 20.
Participants will have a chance to run on one of MEM’s runways and get a close-up view of aircraft landing and taking off. The uniqueness of this event allows runners to experience the airport grounds, and rare views of an airport that served nearly 5 million passengers in 2024 and ranks among one of the busiest cargo airports in world.
Run of Champions
Run of Champions is North Mississippi’s premier race experience, promoting wellness, community, and local pride. Set against the iconic backdrop of the University of Mississippi campus, runners enjoy a true “athlete experience” — complete with medals, race shirts, and a lively post-race Grove Partyfeaturing music, vendors, and local flavor. More than just a run, it’s a celebration of Oxford and a vital fundraiser for the North Mississippi Exchange Family Center, supporting prevention, education, and family services across the region.
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 15th 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.
In just 20 years, the Kosten Foundation has raised and donated more than $2.4 million to pancreatic cancer research programs. The Foundation hosts a free monthly virtual support group meeting for pancreatic cancer patients, survivors, and anyone else affected by the disease. Those interested in learning more about the Kosten Foundation’s mission, or in sponsoring the Kick It 5K can find more information on their website at kostenfoundation.com.
Concord Academy Chilly Chili Run for Neurodiversity
12th Annual Concord Academy Chilly Chili Run for Neurodiversity 5K and 1 Mile Family Run
November 8, 2025 - 9:00 am
Concord Academy at Mullins Methodist Church
Benefiting The Students of Concord Academy-The Chilly Chili 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run is hosted by Concord Academy, whose mission is preparing students with learning differences for lifelong success.
Share the Love 5K
Join us for the 3rd annual Share the Love 5k in memory of Collins Leach on November 9, 2025! This is a family-friendly event including a 5k, a family walk, 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.
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.
Memphis Turkey Trot
Join Start 2 Finish and Campbell Clinic Foundation in a Thanksgiving Tradition! The Memphis Turkey Trot is one of the largest annual races in the Memphis area, with more than 2,000 participants of all ages! The race begins at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and participants walk, run and make memories within the picturesque Shelby Farms Park.
Needlink Nashville's Rudolph Red Nose Run 5K
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.
Together, we can help. Register today and enjoy this fun holiday event so that when families, seniors, or other neighbors face an unexpected financial crisis, NeedLink will be there to provide emergency financial assistance and help them stay warm and safe in their homes.
Reindeer Run 5K and Diaper Drive
The 6th 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, Finisher Medal (whiles supplies last), Post Race Food and Drinks, Discount Coupons & Giveaways, Free Photos with Santa and Rudolph, and Custom awards for Overall and Age Group Winners.
Mississippi River Marathon
Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, Delta Double Down, 5K
LAKE VILLAGE, AR TO GREENVILLE, MS
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.
Unite Memphis
Unite Memphis 5K & 1-Mile
Memphis, TN
September 1, 2025 at 9:30am
Join us this 901 day for the 4th annual Unite Memphis -
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 with
our new partner, the National Civil Rights Museum.
Show the people of Memphis you care…
Register and bring your friends and family for the race, food, and fun.
Mercy Franklin Classic
Join us for Mercy’s 26th Anniversary of hosting the Franklin Classic. This year’s race will be held on Labor Day, September 1, 2025. The Franklin Classic is a 5K, 10K, 15K combo and 1K Kids Run. We start and finish on the historic Franklin Square with the final sprint down Main Street.
Memphis Parks 5K & Family Day
The Memphis Parks 5K and Family Day, held at Overton Park on August 30th, 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.
Forrest Spence 5K
18th Annual Forrest Spence 5K
Sponsored by Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
The Forrest Spence 5K returns on August 23rd, 2025 for our 5th 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
MEMPHIS RUNS FOR AUTISM 5K
AUGUST 16, 2025
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.
Too hot for ya? Not interested in running? That’s okay! Please consider making a donation to The ANGEL Program. The ANGEL Program Fund, Inc. is the fundraising arm of the The ANGEL Program. It is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and all donations are tax deductible.
MightyMite Triathlon
42nd Annual MightyMite Triathlon
July 12, 2025
8:00am
Forrest City, AR
1/3 mile swim - 13 mile bike - 3 mile run
Beale Street Murphey Mile
The Beale Street Murphey Mile is part of the Ed Murphey Classic and will take place on Friday, July 11th on Beale Street!
The event will consist of a 1 mile road race on a course surrounding iconic Memphis landmarks like the FedEx Forum, Beale Street, The Orpheum and more!
This event is for youth and adult runners and will end with a men's and women's professional mile race. Following the road mile, you can stick around to enjoy the Buck Ewing Beale Street Pole Vault featuring some of the best pole vaulters in the World!
Every adult runner gets one ticket for a free beverage at Alfred's following the race!
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 49 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
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
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
Colon Screening for Life 5K
The mission of Colon Screening for Life, Inc. a 501 c(3) organization, is to educate the community on early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular screenings such as colonoscopies. One of the ways we bring it to the forefront is this 5k event.
This is an opportunity for you to get involved and help with an issue that is gaining national attention.
Your support will make a true impact and help save thousands of lives.
Sign Up Now!!
Discover the Greenway 5K+
Discover the Greenway 5K+ returns to the Wolf River Greenway with our 3.5-mile run/walk! By participating, or supporting, you’re helping preserve one of Memphis's most cherished natural resources and ensuring that the Wolf River remains a vibrant, sustainable ecosystem for generations. Get off the road and onto the trail as you experience the Greenway and take in the natural resources the Wolf River Conservancy works to protect and preserve daily.
Each registered participant receives an event t-shirt, sponsor swag bag, and race medal.
Participants can go the extra mile and fundraise on behalf of the Wolf River Conservancy. Top Fundraiser and Top Fundraising Team receive a FREE paddle trip on the Wolf! Register and get started today! (The fundraising deadline is June 13th)
We can't wait to see you on the Greenway!
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 3 of the most popular running events of the Memphis summer.
The Great American River Run
The Great American River Run is an annual race held on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Memphis. The 2025 run will be on May 24th and courses through downtown Memphis and along the Mississippi River.
With a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, there's a run for everyone!
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 tasty food … and beer!
Now in its 10th year, GARR attracts over 2,000 runners from 40 states and several foreign countries.
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 and the Stars and Stripes 5K.
M-Town Race Series
We hope you will join us for each of the 3 events in the 2025 M-Town Series.
Zoom through the Zoo 4 Miler - May 22nd
HarborTown 5K - May 30th
Memphis Stars & Stripes 5K - July 3rd
Series registrants will each receive a M-Town Series Finisher Medal, each races individual shirt and or swag, as well as special M-Town swag at the final event in the series!
Don't miss out on the 3 BEST races this summer!
SRVS Bunny Run 5K
SRVS Bunny Run 5K
April 19, 2025
Join us Saturday, April 19 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 8:35 a.m., with the race beginning promptly at 9 a.m. 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!
Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash
This is a running/walking event that is fun for the entire family...The 25th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash!
Commemorative Long Sleeve Tech shirt.
Commemorative Medals will be given to ALL Finishers.
Post-Race Refreshments!
Viking Half Marathon & 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
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!
Humane Society Fast & Furriest 5K
Join us for the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County's
The Fast & The Furriest 5K
Register today and race to save lives!
We are so excited to host our awesome supporters for The Fast & The Furriest 5K 2025!
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.
Gateway to the Delta 10 Miler & 5K
Welcome to the 12th Annual Gateway to the Delta 10 Miler and 5K Road Race!
We are excited to announce that our highly anticipated race, originally scheduled for November, will now be taking place in February 2025. Hosted by the Batesville Rotary Club, this annual event has become a favorite among runners and community members alike, and we are confident this new date will provide an even better experience for all participants.
The race begins in the heart of historic downtown Batesville, MS, offering a scenic route that showcases the charm of our town and the natural beauty of the surrounding Delta region. Whether you're tackling the 10-miler or enjoying the 5K, you'll experience a welcoming atmosphere and the support of our community every step of the way.
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.
Regional One Health ONE Mile Championship
The fourth annual event will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Regional One Health main campus in the Medical District.
This one-mile run/walk is an excellent way for the greater Memphis community to come together to support the Regional One Health Foundation. Family Fun Run sponsored by UPS Stores of Memphis is a great opportunity for all abilities to participate by walking, jogging, or bringing the stroller. Your participation helps Regional One Health better serve patients throughout the region.
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.
Reindeer Run 5K and Kids Dash
The 5th 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, 2024 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
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!