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!
5338 Goodman Rd #101, Olive Branch, MS 38654, USA
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Group Run
Silo Square Run
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
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Meets on Wednesday, 6:00 PM, in the parking lot behind the south side of the Silo Square shops. The course is approximately 4 miles through nearby residential areas. During winter months, be sure to bring your own lighting and reflective gear, as the runs will take place after sunset. Although the run typically occurs, it is not guaranteed. Check the Facebook pages for Desoto Runners Club and North Mississippi Endurance Friends & Family for notice of cancellation.
Silo Square, May Blvd, Southaven, MS, USA
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Group Run
Coke 10K
May 2, 2026
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Run in Corinth, MS, only a 90 minute drive from Memphis, the Coke 10K has been run continuously since 1982, making it one of Mississippi's oldest foot races. With great support from the Corinth community, this race is the largest 10K in Mississippi.
601 Washington Street, Corinth, MS
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Road Race
Area 51 Trail Race
May 9th, 2026
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Join us at this incredibly fun race offering both a 5K and a 12K distance. Run on the challenging single track trails at Area 51 just south of Hernando, this is a great race both for trail veterans and for runners looking to get off-road for the first time.
8900 US-51, Hernando, MS 38632
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Trail Race
Great American River Run
May 23, 2026
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Run on Memorial Day Weekend along the river in downtown Memphis, this race offers 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon distances.
150 Peabody Pl, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 1st 5K
July 12, 2026
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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.
651 Perkins Extd, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 2nd 5K
July 26, 2026
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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.
651 Perkins Extd, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Road Race
Road Race Series - 1st 5-miler
August 9, 2026
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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 - 2nd 5-miler
August 23, 2026
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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
Event Type:
Road Race
Navy Mid-South Half Marathon
September 26, 2026
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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
Event Type:
Road Race
Champion Paws 5K
October 3, 2026
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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
Hernando Water Tower 10K & Half Marathon
October 10, 2026
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A long-time favorite road race for many area runners, the Water Tower 10K follows a challenging course through the town of Hernando, MS. The race now also offers a half-marathon distance if 6.2 is not enough for you! 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 17, 2026
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The Walking Tall 50K/25K trail race is a premier trail race held at the hidden gem of Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, TN. Run on the technical, primarily single-track trails that run throughout the scenic park grounds, this trek's 4200 feet of elevation gain and fire tower ascent will challenge your legs but reward your soul. Whether you are a seasoned ultrarunner or a newcomer to trail racing, Walking Tall offers an unforgettable experience.
1435 John Howell Road, Pocahontas, TN, USA
