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.
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.
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.
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.
Sponsored by
2026 Women Run Walk Memphis
Presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club
Women Run Walk Memphis (WRWM) is a supportive training program designed for women of all fitness levels—from walkers and brand-new runners to experienced runners looking to improve their pace and performance.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your running to the next level, WRWM provides coaching, training plans, and a welcoming community to help you reach your goals.
Participants train together throughout the summer and celebrate their progress by completing the WRWM Graduation 5K at the end of the program.
Program Details
Registration Fees
$40: March 16 – June 22
$45: June 23 – July 20
Registration closes midnight July 21 or when the program reaches capacity (1,200 participants), whichever comes first.
Registration Includes
WRWM Expo access
Weekly Monday night training sessions
WRWM technical t-shirt or tank
Entry into the Graduation 5K
Participants must be female and age 10 or older.
Key Dates
WRWM Expo
June 22 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Shelby Farms Park – Jones Pond Pavilion
(across from the Visitors Center)
At the Expo you can:
Pick up program information
Meet coaches and group leaders
Ask questions about training
Visit sponsors and vendors
Learn about proper running shoes and apparel
Purchase technical running gear
First Training Session
July 6 | 6:30 PM
(Arrive early for announcements)
Training sessions are held Monday evenings July through August.
There will be no training on Labor Day, and the final in-person training session will be August 31.
Each participant will follow a pacing-based training plan appropriate for their group:
Walkers
Beginning Runners
Intermediate Runners
Advanced Runners
If you need to miss a session, you can still stay on track by following your group’s weekly training plan.
Training Topics
Throughout the program, participants will learn valuable information to help them train safely and effectively, including:
Choosing the right training program
Proper running form
Nutrition and hydration
Warm-up, cool-down, and stretching techniques
The importance of proper shoes and technical clothing
How to maximize performance and prevent injury
WRWM Graduation 5K
Saturday, September 12 | 8:00 AM
Hope Church
8500 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
The Graduation 5K is a participants-only race and celebrates the accomplishments of everyone who completed the training program.
Stay Connected
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Program communications will be sent via email and Facebook. If you provide an email during registration but are not receiving updates, please contact us. Some spam filters or business firewalls may block emails.
Memphis Thunder Racing
Kids Tri
Sunday, September 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am
Collierville, TN
Event Description:
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.
This annual race 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!
Two distances will be offered by age group
Division
Age
Swim
Bike
2nd Run
Junior
6-10
100 yards
5 km
1 km
Senior
11-17
200 yards
10 km
2 km
Kids may complete the entire event as an individual or pair up with 2 others as a relay team.
Your whole family is invited to join in the Post Race Party!
Location:
Compton Aquatic Center, St. George’s Independent School, Collierville Campus (1880 Wolf River Blvd.)
Join us for the Rebuild the Hill: One Step at a Time 5K Fundraiser in support of the vital work being done by Power Center CDC to help revitalize Hickory Hill.
Every step counts. Your participation directly supports efforts to empower local families, encourage sustainable community development, and strengthen the overall health and future of the neighborhood.
Whether you’re running, walking, or showing up to cheer from the sidelines, you’re part of something meaningful. This is more than a race. It’s a community effort to move Hickory Hill forward, one step at a time.
Join us for the 4th annual Share the Love 5k in memory of Collins Leach on September 26, 2026! 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.
Welcome to the duckDNA application portal, your first step to becoming a hunter-scientist through duckDNA.
This portal streamlines the application process for all of our projects. Whether you are interested in our standard sampling program, in which participants harvest and contribute samples from three Mallard-like ducks (Mallard, American Black Duck, Mexican Duck, or Mottled Duck), or the hybrid sampling program, which focuses on hybrids or other visually distinctive ducks already in hand, our secure and user-friendly tools make it easy to get involved.
By applying, you become a vital part of a ground-breaking research project. Through this project, we are revealing the prevalence of game-farm Mallard genes in wild populations, exploring Mallard population structure, discovering new hybrids, and laying the foundation for a deeper understanding of how genetics controls waterfowl behavior and ecology. Your participation will inform data-driven conservation and ensure the long-term health of wild waterfowl in North America.
Join the growing community of hunters, researchers, and conservationists contributing to duckDNA. Start your application today and help shape the future of waterfowl science and conservation.
The Frank Horton Trail Race is a family-friendly nighttime 2K Fun Run and 5K Trail Race at Shelby Farms with all proceeds benefitting Memphis Youth Athletics, a non-profit organization focused on creating healthy habits with every run, jump and throw.
AWARDS (5K Trail Race ONLY):
The awards go 3-deep in Overall, 3-deep in Masters, 1-deep in Grand Masters, 1-deep in Senior Master and 3-deep in age groups.
Runners, Walkers, and Dogs, join us for the 5th Champion Paws 5K on October 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Shelby Farms Park!
This race route is measured by MRTC and is USA Track & Field Certified.
Our Beneficiary is Team Memphis Rescue & Support
They are a 501C3 non-profit all-breed rescue group that helps abandoned, neglected and lost pets. They are intensely devoted to helping pets find their forever home. Their existence depends on support from volunteers, fosters and donations. It's what makes saving animals possible.
Finisher Medals for participants!
Custom Awards for all winners!
Overall Winners: Male & Female
Masters 40+ : Male & Female
Grandmasters 50+ : Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners -Top 3 Male and Female
Age 9 (and under) 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Choose a Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Race Participant Shirt!
You must register by 9/12/2026 to be guaranteed a shirt in your size and preferred style.
It will be first come, first serve for shirts if you register after the deadline. We will place a second order of you do not receive a race shirt on race day!
Race Owned and Directed by Midsouth Runners.
Race professionally timed by Memphis Runners Track Club.
The Fright and Flight 5k is a race benefitting the Dorothy Day House. The Dorothy Day House is a non-profit which strives to advocate for and uplift homeless families in Memphis, TN. The House provides these families with housing and job support.
The Fright and Flight 5k will take place in October, and serves to help get the families of the Dorothy Day House in the Halloween spirit.
Calling all runners and walkers for a spooky, fun 5K/10K that circles through historic East Buntyn neighborhood. In addition to the traditional 5K/10K, the event will feature a 1-Mile Fun Run. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for Best Costume (adult and child). Of course, awards will also be given to top overall male and female 5K/10K runners. See awards tab for more details.
This family-friendly Halloween celebration will offer children's games and activities, candy, food, a Boo-mosa bar, and a silent auction See silent auction tab for more details!
9:00 a.m. 5K/10K
9:15 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run
10:15 a.m. Awards
After party and silent auction until 12:00 p.m.
Making an Impact: Your registration directly supports the work that the JLM is doing in Memphis!
Funds raised through the Witches Run directly support the JLM's efforts to provide trained volunteers and financial support to community partnerships and programs. Your registration fee is going back to the following community programs: Baptist Camp Good Grief, Best Buddies, G.R.O.W. Binghampton, G.R.O.W. Pre-K Readiness, Innovative Teaching Grants, Kids in the Kitchen, REACH Memphis, Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South, and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry.
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to 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 for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!