Upcoming Events & Races
Interested in running, biking, a duathlon, triathlon or ironman?
Check the listing below for upcoming races, events, and group runs!
Weekly Grivet Run
Every Monday at 6:00 PM
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Meet every Monday, 6:00 PM, at the Grivet Outdoors Olive Branch location (www.grivetoutdoors.com) for a group "fun" run. The course is approximately 3 miles on quiet residential streets, and all paces are welcome. During winter months, be sure to bring your own lighting and reflective gear, as the runs will take place after sunset. Complimentary beverages and conversation are available post-run!
5400 Goodman Road ste 113, Olive Branch, MS, USA
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Group Run
Road Race Series - 1st 5-miler
August 10, 2025
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series, produced annually by the Memphis Runners Track Club, provides a ten-event progression of increasingly longer races. Held at roughly 2-week intervals at various locations around the city, the series events begin at 5 kilometers and finish at the half-marathon distance, leading up to the St. Jude Marathon Weekend.
2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, TN, USA
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Road Race
Forrest Spence 5K
August 23, 2025
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This popular event, now entering its 18th year, supports the Forrest Spence Fund (www.forrestspencefund.org). The 5K race takes place at Shelby Farms, and includes a 100-yard dash and 1-mile fun run for kids.
Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 2nd 5-miler
August 24, 2025
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series, produced annually by the Memphis Runners Track Club, provides a ten-event progression of increasingly longer races. Held at roughly 2-week intervals at various locations around the city, the series events begin at 5 kilometers and finish at the half-marathon distance, leading up to the St. Jude Marathon Weekend.
2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, TN, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 1st 10K
September 7, 2025
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series, produced annually by the Memphis Runners Track Club, provides a ten-event progression of increasingly longer races. Held at roughly 2-week intervals at various locations around the city, the series events begin at 5 kilometers and finish at the half-marathon distance, leading up to the St. Jude Marathon Weekend.
Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Navy Mid-South Half Marathon
September 12, 2025
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An updated version of the popular annual Navy 10 Nautical Miler, this race has moved to September from its traditional June slot. Additionally, the race is now officially a half marathon, but includes a 5K, 10K, and family fun-runs with two-day multi-race options available.
7915 Memphis Avenue, Millington, TN 38053, USA
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Road Race
Cooper Young 4 Miler
September 12, 2025
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Run as part of the annual Cooper Young Festival, this race is a mainstay on the Memphis yearly race cycle. The 4-miler winds through the historic namesake neighborhood, and the after-party is always a highlight.
769 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 2nd 10K
September 21, 2025
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series, produced annually by the Memphis Runners Track Club, provides a ten-event progression of increasingly longer races. Held at roughly 2-week intervals at various locations around the city, the series events begin at 5 kilometers and finish at the half-marathon distance, leading up to the St. Jude Marathon Weekend.
Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
The Frank Horton Trail Race
October 3, 2025
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The Frank Horton Trail Race is a family-friendly nighttime 2K Fun Run and 5K Trail Race at Shelby Farms with proceeds benefitting the non-profit organization Memphis Youth Athletics (www.memphisyouthathletics.org). The race is run on the cross country course, and the 5K will have 3-deep age group awards.
Shelby Farms Cross Country Course, Cordova, TN, USA
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Trail Race
Champion Paws 5K
October 4, 2025
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This 5K race in Shelby Farms supports the Team Memphis Rescue & Support organization, which is devoted to helping abandoned, neglected, and lost pets.
6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 1st 10-miler
October 5, 2025
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series, produced annually by the Memphis Runners Track Club, provides a ten-event progression of increasingly longer races. Held at roughly 2-week intervals at various locations around the city, the series events begin at 5 kilometers and finish at the half-marathon distance, leading up to the St. Jude Marathon Weekend.
1 Grassy Lake Road, Millington, TN, USA
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Road Race
Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
October 11, 2025
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A favorite road race for many area runners, the Water Tower 10K follows a challenging course through the town of Hernando, MS. This year will also feature a half-marathon distance! The post-race party offers great food, door prizes, and finisher awards.
475 West Commerce Street, Hernando, MS, USA
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Road Race
Walking Tall 50/25K
October 18, 2025
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The greatest trail race in the history of trail races. Do not miss it.
1435 John Howell Road, Pocahontas, TN, USA
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Trail Race
Road Race Series - 2nd 10-miler
October 19, 2025
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series, produced annually by the Memphis Runners Track Club, provides a ten-event progression of increasingly longer races. Held at roughly 2-week intervals at various locations around the city, the series events begin at 5 kilometers and finish at the half-marathon distance, leading up to the St. Jude Marathon Weekend.
1 Grassy Lake Road, Millington, TN, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 1st Half Marathon
November 2, 2025
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This half marathon is the 1st half marathon of the 2024 Road Race Series.
Channel 3 Drive, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Peer Power Big River Crossing
November 15, 2025
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This half marathon, which crosses the Mississippi River over the pedestrian bridge and back, serves as the 2nd Half Marathon race for the MRTC Road Race Series. The race also offers a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run/walk.
Channel 3 Drive, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Tupelo Trail Shuffle
November 22, 2025
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Join the 4th Annual Tupelo Trail Shuffle for your choice of a 10K or 20K distance on the scenic single-track trails of Trace State Park.
2139 Faulkner Rd, Belden, MS, USA
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Trail Race
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
December 6, 2025
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The St. Jude Marathon Weekend is the Memphis area's largest annual running event. Including distances from 5K to Marathon, the popular race, which begins and ends in downtown Memphis, is a major fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
201 U.S. 64, Memphis, TN, USA
