Rylee's Run/Walk
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Event overview
Rylee's Run/Walk 5K is a live and virtual race held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. The event takes place at Mike Rose Soccer Complex, 9000 East Shelby Drive, and includes an option to participate virtually. The race commemorates the life of an infant who was born at thirty-two weeks and passed away eight days later due to complications of premature birth. Proceeds support the LeBonheur Children's Hospital Neuroscience Institute and NICU.
Race details and logistics
The event features a 5K run/walk with separate categories for adults and children 12 and under. Registration categories listed include Adult 5K, Kids 5K (12 and under), Spirit Runner (t-shirt only), and Virtual Participant; virtual entries have results posted but are not eligible for age-group prizes. Packet pickup is available the day before at Fleet Feet Memphis (4530 Poplar Ave) and on event day at Mike Rose Soccer Complex. Participants who register by June 1 are guaranteed to receive a shirt at packet pickup or on race day. A post-race party is planned with Venice Kitchen pasta, DoubleTree cookies, Grind City Beer, and Prairie Farms chocolate milk for children.
Fundraising for the event lists a current total raised of $118.85 toward a $10,000 goal and identifies LeBonheur Children's Hospital Neuroscience Institute and NICU as the beneficiary. There are 29 participants listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
