The Love Well 5k & Festival was created to be intentional in creating a way to bring larger scale awareness and fundraising for small-sized Memphis-based charitable organizations; to spread the love around the city of Memphis.
RUN. WALK. CRAWL. SHOP. EAT. LOVE MEMPHIS WELL.
Every Registration Includes
Great Swag - designer shirt
Custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Great snacks at the finish line!
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Come join us on the 4th of July for our annual 1 mile run down Green Street! Race day registration at 1099 S Green Street which is also the finish line, from 6:00 AM to 6:45 AM.
Race Start is 1 mile south on Green Street, near Wallace Street.
NEA has been missing a 4th of July race for years now. In this country we have Freedom, we have freedom to Run and we have the freedom to run a July 4th race and finish with pride. We will be hosting the Freedom Finishers 5K at Paragould's Rotary Park on July 4th starting at 7:30AM. The course will be an out and back on the 8 mile ditch trail.
Entry fee is $30 for non-military members 16 and older. Those not old enough to drive yet are discounted to $15.
Service members (Military, Police, and Fire) can use coupon code "Military" to get $10 off the entry fee. Please have your military ID available at check-in on race morning to receive your bib.
T-shirt cutoff is 6/22 so please register early to insure you get one. Extras are first come, first serve until we run out.
Come out and enjoy the run and create a new tradition. Runners, Walkers, Strollers and 4-legged friends are all welcome to participate.
Kick off Independence Day with a few miles, a good time, and a finishers medal that's going to be an awesome addition to your wall! The race takes place at the Paragould Community Center and consists of 4 one-mile loops, at the end of each loop you get a beaded necklace.
End of Lap 1: Red
End of Lap 2: White
End of Lap 3: Blue
End of Lap 4: Finishers Medal!
Stick around for grilled hot dogs and awards after the race!
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Park in the lot by the tennis courts; the starting line is next to the playground.
This is the Google Pin to the parking lot- https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBiYa6pM3DkmSkex7
The course is paved.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5968528219
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5945600728
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
2026 Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
Presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club
Join us for the 44th annual Road Race Series! The Road Race Series is:
Two 5ks in July, Cancer Survivors Park
Two 5 Milers in August, WJ Freeman Park
Two 10ks in September, Shelby Farms Park
Two 10 Milers in October, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park
Two Half Marathons, Martyrs Park
Click HERE for specifics on race dates and locations. All of the races take place on Sunday mornings with a start time of 7:00 AM with the exception of our 2nd Half Marathon (& Big River Crossing), which will be on a Saturday at 8:30 AM.
43rd Annual MightyMite Triathlon
July 18, 2026
8:00am
Forrest City, AR
1/3 mile swim - 13 mile bike - 3 mile run
Join us for one of the longest running triathlons in the United States on a special year as we are gearing up for a "HELLFIRE" event in Forrest City Arkansas. This point to point to point triathlon is a unique experience as you start your swim in beautiful Village Creek State Park. Then enjoy a gently rolling bike course with only 550ft of elevation gain and only a handful of turns on the entire 13 mile bike ride. As you enter the 2nd transition point at University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College you will begin your 3 mile run into downtown Forrest City where you will finish at the Chamber of Commerce. After you finish, enjoy a great post race party brought to you by the Forrest City Chamber of Commerce, including a fun picnic style atmosphere on their shaded grass lawn.
This is local triathlon racing at its BEST, and you won't want to miss out!!
The future depends on the skills we equip young adults with today. At the Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. Foundation, we are passionate about shaping the futures of young adults because we believe that every individual deserves the skills and confidence to succeed in life. In today’s ever-changing world, young people need more than just knowledge—they need communication, problem-solving, resilience, and adaptability to thrive. Through education, mentorship, and hands-on learning, we equip them with the tools to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and become productive, engaged citizens. Our goal is to cultivate a generation of confident, capable leaders who will make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
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
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!
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.
North Mississippi’s Premier Cycling Event
Oxford, MS
Saturday
August 8th, 2026
The wait is over. Oxford MS has experienced the historic ice storm last Winter. Clean-up work for the streets is coming to an end. We welcome you back to the 2026 Velvet Ditch Grand Fondo cycling event. This year we have moved the date to August 8th and thank you to the Lafayette County and city of Oxford, we have a new road riding out this year. It will be a less hilly start.
The Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo is a non-competitive bicycle ride, meaning there will be no awards for fastest times. The ride will take place on open roads, so rider discretion is advised.
As long as you want to pedal, all bikes are welcome: Big Box Bikes, Commuter bikes, E-bikes, Gravel bikes, Mountain bikes, Recumbent bikes, Road bikes, Tandem bikes, etc.
What are new this year
Starting time: 7:00am to start for the Summer temperature
Start/Finish location: The concession stand of the mTrade park at 328 Old Sardis Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
Routes: All routes have updated due to new start/finish location
Packet pick up location: The pavilion at the mTrade Park
Pricing: Simplified and more affordable
2026 VDGF Merchandise
TBD
Fundraising
Proceeds of this ride will support the North Mississippi Gnarmadillos Composite MTB Team. This team is made up of middle and high school mountain bikers from the Oxford and North Mississippi area. More information about the team can be found on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NorthMSGnarmadillos/. You can support the team by making a donation at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/122466/velvet-ditch-gran-fondo-2026/fundraising-organization/91963
A check will also be donated toward the on-going maintenance of the Tanglefoot Trail during the Tour de Bodock Bicycle Ride.
The Yalobusha Greenways Alliance (YGA) is working to build a connected, bikeable, walkable pedestrian trail that spans from Water Valley to Oxford to the north, Coffeeville to the south, and beyond. You can support this project by making a donation at https://www.yalobushagreenways.org/donate
Lodging and Dining
Check out Visit Oxford’s website for lodging, dining, and other attractions around town: https://visitoxfordms.com
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Online registration closes at 6:00AM on August 8th Central Time.
Registration includes an event T-shirt, a pair of socks, and some goodies from our sponsors. Don't forget to register early to guarantee T-shirt size.
Packet Pick-up
Location: The Pavilion at the mTrade Park
Time:
Friday, August 7th (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Saturday, August 8th (5:30 AM - 6:30 AM)
Age Restriction
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Park in the lot by the tennis courts; the starting line is next to the playground.
This is the Google Pin to the parking lot- https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBiYa6pM3DkmSkex7
The course is paved.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5968528219
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5945600728
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
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 Dash ticket includes shirt, fun run, kid's zone with
games, face painting, and more. DJ Gibbs will be back to bring the fun.
This event will be a 5k put on by the Rotary Club of Millington, TN to benefit the Millington Education Foundation. **August 22nd is the makeup date. Run will still be held at Orgill Park. **