Running with the King 5K
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Running with the King 5K : Tupelo Elvis Festival
The Running with the King 5K in Tupelo, Mississippi, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event uses a flat, fast course that passes Veterans Park and the Elvis Presley Birthplace. The race welcomes both runners and walkers. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Northeast Mississippi Boys and Girls Club.
Awards are given for overall finishers and for age and masters categories. Overall awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers. Additional overall awards include first place Masters (40 and over), first Grandmasters (50 and over), and first Great Grandmasters (60 and over). Age division awards are awarded three deep for males and females in these divisions: 9 and under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; and 70 and over.
The event takes place around Veterans Park in Tupelo. The information provided highlights the course character, the charitable beneficiary, and the award structure for both overall and age-based competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
