Iris Festival 5K
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Iris Festival Races
The Iris Festival Races take place in Dresden, Tennessee. This annual event features several distances for participants of all athletic abilities. The courses start at the Wilson Park pavilion and travel through the downtown area of Dresden.
The available event distances include:
- 10K Race
- 5K Race
- 2-mile Walk
- 1-mile Fun Run
- 0.25-mile Tot Run
Participants are organized into age groups ranging from 10 and under to 60 and over. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category. Additional gift packages are provided for the overall fastest male and female runners, as well as the top finishers in the Masters category.
The event site includes entertainment and refreshments. A live DJ provides music for the participants. Available food and drink include breakfast sandwiches, bananas, and water. The 5K and 10K routes follow specific mapped paths through the local community, starting and ending at the park facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.