Empower the Exceptional 5K
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Empower the Exceptional 5K - 9th Annual
The Empower the Exceptional 5K is the ninth annual 5K and fun run scheduled for September 19, 2026. The event supports the mission of empowering exceptional individuals in the Memphis community and beyond. Participants may walk, run, or roll dressed as a favorite superhero. The courses are ADA compliant.
Distances:
- 5K
- Fun Run
Hand-made ribbons for participants are produced by the Cheka Mama Program led by partners in Kenya. Medal awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group. Prize categories include door prizes, best costume, most team spirit, and gift cards or bundles.
Family-focused activities listed for the event include superhero photos, lawn games, face painting, and refreshments. The event lists multiple sponsorship tiers that provide recognition on shirts and social media, inclusion of materials in race packets, complimentary registrations for sponsors, and signs posted along the route.
The event combines a timed 5K and a shorter fun run with community activities and handcrafted items produced by partner programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
