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.)