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  • Cypress Point Lower Lake, DeSoto County, Mississippi, 38666, United States
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    Distance: 11.8 km from Southaven
    Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Dragon Fly Triathlon & AquaBike will host the Mississippi Age Group and High school State Championship

    State championships will have the following qualification criteria for Age Group Nationals:

    State championships will qualify the top 35% or top five (5) finishers in an age group (whichever is greater). You may only qualify for Olympic-distance Nationals by placing in the Olympic-distance State Championship race or Sprint Nationals by placing in the sprint distance State Championship race.

    High School Championship Awards:

    1st Overall High School Club (based on score - lowest score wins)

    1st Overall High School Club Participation (highest participation number wins)

    ¨ High School State Championships Exemption: All high school athletes who finish any of the State High School Championships will automatically qualify for Sprint-distance (pending they are at least age 15 as of December 31, 2026.)

    Club State Championship Awards:

    1st Overall USAT Club (based on score - Lowest score wins)

    1st Overall USAT Club Participation (highest number of participation wins)

    Scoring will follow standard cross-country scoring, in which the lowest point total among qualifying teams will be the winner.

    ¨ Host nor athletes need to do anything to confirm their qualification. USAT will notify athletes of qualification after Host submits results through the sanctioning process.

    The 36th Annual DragonFly Sprint and Olympic Triathlon will have two distances to choose from 1500 meter swim, 40K Bike, 10K run and 750 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run. The DragonFly Triathlon is located at Cypress Point on the Lower Lake at Sardis Lake Reservoir. The swim is always cool, refreshing and you will have a sandy beach entrance and exit. The bike course goes through farm land and is flat, flat, flat! The run is on pavement for 2 miles and on trails.

    Race day registration is available but get there early!

    Finishers Medals for all, pizza, watermelon, chips & ice cream by Prairie Farms; this will make a great early summer triathlon for your 2026 season.

    Awards to overall Female and Male, Age Groups and Relays.

    Packet Pickups & registration

    Thursday July 23rd, 2026 -3:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Located at Bikes Plus - 7124 Stage Rd #115, Bartlett, TN 38133

    Friday July 24th ; 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

    Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon Race Site

    Cypress Creek Point

    Lower Lake Sardis

    Sardis, MS 38666

    Saturday July 25th; 6:00 am -7:30 am

    Dragon Fly Sprint Triathlon Race Site

    Cypress Creek Point

    Lower Lake Sardis

    Sardis, MS 38666

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    20.75k26.5k51.5k51.5 MilesAquabikeCyclingDuathlonRunSwimTrailTriathlon via RunSignup
  • Distance: 24.8 km from Southaven
    Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

    A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes –

    • Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

    • Chip-timing with live results and awards

    • Free photos

    • FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

    • Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

    Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

    Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

    Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

    Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

    Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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    1 Miles5k10k13.1 MilesHalf MarathonRunVirtual via RunSignup
  • 972 Pendleton Street, Memphis, Tennessee, 38114, United States
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    Distance: 17.7 km from Southaven
    Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Robbie’s Run is a powerful unity run designed to bring people together from all walks of life in the spirit of movement and community. We welcome runners and walkers both local and beyond to be part of this meaningful experience.

    Join us for a one-mile walk or a 5K through the beautiful streets of Downtown Memphis as we move with purpose, connection, and unity.

    All proceeds help support The Gloria Smith Foundation and their efforts to better serve Memphis communities in need.

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    1 Miles5kRunVirtualWalk via RaceRoster
  • Great View Drive North, Memphis, Tennessee, 38120, United States
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    Distance: 22.8 km from Southaven
    Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    The 7th Annual Sweet Cheeks 5K is NOW the SUMMER FUN RUN 5K! This event 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 1.5 MILLION diapers to families in need. 5k participants will receive Chip Timing, Live Results, Finisher Medal (whiles supplies last), Post Race Food and Drinks, Discount Coupons & Giveaways, and Custom awards for Overall and Age Group Winners. Kid's Fun Zone with games, face painting, and more. DJ Gibbs

    will be back to bring the fun.

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  • Distance: 23.8 km from Southaven
    Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Join the Movement for Mental Health!

    Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey like all of us.

    Let's break the stigma and stride towards a healthier mind! Your run can make a difference! 💙

    Overview:

    Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

    This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

    All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

    There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

    When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

    Timing:

    • Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.

    • No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

    What You Get (Swag Bag):

    • Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)

    • Finisher's Towel or Giveaway

    • Finisher's Medal!

    • Digital Training Pack

    • Online Results & Certificate of Completion

    • Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs

    • We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.

    Packet Pickup:

    No hassle of picking up packets required!

    -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)

    • Race bibs are provided on race day

    When will I get my Swag?

    You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

    Race Updates:

    We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

    Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)

    Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

    Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])

    (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)

    Wave A: 7:30AM

    Wave B: 8:00AM

    Wave C: 8:30AM

    Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)

    Are there any other Questions we missed?

    https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/

    Virtual Run Option:

    • Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.

    Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!

    Race Bundle:

    Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

    Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:

    If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!

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    Team Glo Volunteers:

    If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

    Be part of the Journey!

    Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com

    Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

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    1 Miles5k10kFun RunRunVirtual via RaceRoster
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