Girls on the Run Memphis 5K Celebration

Girls on the Run Memphis 5K Celebration

Girls on the Run Memphis presents the Fall 2026 5K Celebration on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at the University of Memphis Alumni Mall. The event concludes the season and gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment.

The event is a community, non-competitive, untimed 5K (3.1 miles). All participants receive a commemorative 5K medal. Girls on the Run program participants do not need to register for the 5K; other individuals who wish to run or walk are required to pre-register. Every participating girl is expected to have a 5K Buddy who accompanies her along the course and must be registered as a runner or walker.

Pre- and post-event activities take place on the Alumni Mall. The Fun Zone includes a DJ, a coach-led warm up, face paint, hair and nail stations, a photo booth, and other family-friendly activities. Packet pick up is available the day before at Fleet Feet Memphis, 4530 Poplar Avenue, and on the event day at the University of Memphis.

Fees vary by participant type with early bird and standard pricing tiers; race registration includes a bib and a commemorative medal but does not include the race t-shirt, which is available for separate purchase. Free parking is available in lot 20 near the Brad Martin Student Wellness Center with pedestrian bridge access to the Alumni Mall.

Volunteer registration opens in October and includes pre-race, race, and post-race shifts. Safety measures include required race bibs, course monitoring, head counts, designated accessible parking, and a safety plan for staff and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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