The Best Races - Midtown Memphis
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Run for Mental Health : Riverwalk, Memphis
Run for Mental Health is a community running event held at Riverwalk in Memphis. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual alternative. Organizers describe it as a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave and waves filled on a first come first serve basis. Virtual entries can be completed anywhere and submitted for a medal.
Distances available:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (half marathon)
- Virtual run option
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing is optional. Participants may track times with running apps and submit results for posting, and organizers offer to help track times on request. No timing chips are used. Race bibs are provided on race day; most participant swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration. Swag items include a running T shirt, a finisher medal, a finisher towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. Technical shirt upgrades are available for an additional fee.
Additional details include online results and a certificate of completion, an invitation to local running clubs, an email update with final details and course maps before the event, and an option to join a waitlist if waves are full. Fundraising is optional and organizers note donations tied to logged miles after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.