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 2026 "Collection".
Wolf River 5K - January 10th
Crosstown 10K - January 24th
Five Levees 15K @ Shelby Farms Park - February 14th
Germantown Half Marathon - March 7th
Regional One Health ONE-Mile Championship - March 14th
*$20 of each registration supports a local non-profit*
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.
Special Kids Race
Join us for the 15th Annual Special Kids Race on Saturday, March 14, 2026, where every step you take makes a difference #ForTheKids.
This community event welcomes everyone—whether you're a seasoned runner, casual jogger, leisurely walker, or a family looking to join in together. The course begins at the Murfreesboro Medical Center, guiding you through a scenic flat route that features the historic Stones River Battlefield and the beautiful Gateway Island. In addition to the race, there will be a Family Fun Zone, refreshments and activities for all ages.
Regional One Health ONE-Mile Championship
The fifth annual event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 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 Regional One Health. There are multiple waves during this event depending on your mile time. The Family Fun Run begins first and 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.
The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50
The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 is more than a race. It’s a lifeline.
As the largest annual fundraiser for the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, every stride taken on race day directly fuels hope, joy, and connection for children around the world who are fighting cancer.
Founded in Memphis in 2016 by Michelle and Chris Clothier, CKSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to wrapping kids in comfort and community during the hardest battle of their lives. Through custom soccer kits, complete with jerseys, balls, gear, and personalized touches, we remind each child that they’re not facing cancer alone. So far, more than 3,200 kids have received their own kit of courage.
This year, we’re calling on the Memphis running community to help us reach even more children. During registration, you’ll have the option to make a donation to CKSC and every single dollar goes straight to the mission.
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.
Purity Moosic City Dairy Dash
26th Annual
MOOSIC CITY
DAIRY DASH
Saturday - April 11, 2026
• R. J. YOUNG Glenn Wunder Mighty Mile @ 7:00am •
• PURITY 5K @ 7:30am•
• PURITY 10K & REGIONS SMITTY 15K @ 8:00am•
METRO CENTER • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Humane Society Fast & Furriest 5K and Walk presented by Hollywood Feed
We are so excited to host our awesome supporters for The Fast & The Furriest 5K 2025 presented by Hollywood Feed!
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.
Courage Thru Cancer 5K
Courage Thru Cancer (CTC) would like to invite you to join us in sponsoring The Gina Hollenbeck Courage 5k on April 26th at Shelby Farms. All proceeds benefit cancer research and early detection screening at Baptist Cancer Center.
Double Decker Spring Run
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.
Chip timed start for both races
Finisher medals for the first 3000 finishers
$200 Cash Prize awarded to overall male and female winners in both races
Overall, Master and Grand Master winners receive one of a kind handmade pottery
Age Group winners receive a print of the 2026 Double Decker Sprint Run commissioned art
$1.00 from every registration goes towards YMCA of Oxford
Pre-race Warmup
On-site stretching and injury screenings for runners
Food Buffett post race for runners
+ Other vendors and booths.
Great American River Run
Join us on Memorial Day Weekend in the heart of Downtown Memphis for one of the city’s most scenic races along the Mississippi River. Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just soaking in the views, there’s a distance for everyone — 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon.
Enjoy live music, a festive post-race celebration, and the unmatched energy of Memphis cheering you on every step of the way.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic Memorial Day tradition.
Register today and run the river!
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 50 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.
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.
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.
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.
Wreath Run 5K
A 5k in Central Gardens! Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025, as we hit the streets of Central Gardens for our third 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!
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.
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.
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.
Sugar Run 5K
Join us for the 19th Annual Sugar Run 5K!
Sugar Run supports diabetes research through Breakthrough T1D while encouraging youth athletics.
History of the Sugar Run 5K
The first Sugar Run held in 2006 had 37 participants and raised $2,500.
Now, 19 years later, the Sugar Run has evolved with the help of faithful supporters.
We share Breakthrough T1D's goal to eradicate Type One diabetes, therefore, the Sugar Run benefits Breakthrough T1D's Fund a Cure where proceeds are used for diabetes research.
FedExFamilyHouse 5K
FedExFamilyHouse is hosting its 8th Annual 5k Run/Walk!
All funds raised through this event will be applied directly to the operating budget of the facility, so FedExFamilyHouse can continue to provide the comforts of home at no cost to families who travel from across the nation and world for their child's treatment at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
We will gather for an in-person run/walk as well as hold a virtual event so runners & walkers in both the greater Memphis area and the world can participate. Welcoming Lisa Lisson, President of Air Operations for FedEx, as this year's Award Emcee.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!