Forrest Spence 5K
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Forrest Spence 5K - Shelby Farms Park
The Forrest Spence 5K is scheduled for August 29, 2026, at the Mullins Station Event Field in Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN. This edition is the sixth year the event is held at Shelby Farms Park.
Race-day offerings include the main 5K distance and additional children’s events. Distances and age groups:
- 5K
- 100 yard dash for children 8 and under
- 1 Mile Fun Run for children 12 and under
The event features on-site activities and amenities such as games, bounce houses, slides, food, and awards. These activities are presented alongside the run format to accommodate participants of different ages.
The Forrest Spence Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that assists with non-medical needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families across the Mid-South. The organization reports it has assisted over 143,000 families with a sick child. The event is connected with that nonprofit work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
