The Best Races - Midtown
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Lunar New Year Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
The event takes place on February 7, 2026, at Overton Park, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, USA. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half‑Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Registration fees listed are $41.48 for the 5K, $46.92 for the 10K, $50.17 for the half‑marathon, $41.48 for the virtual run, and $39.31 for the family mile. Waves are used and each wave has a cap; waves fill on a first‑come, first‑served basis and a wait list or virtual option is available if waves sell out. Timing is optional - participants may self‑record with an app or request coordinator timing, and no timing chips are used. Swag is shipped to US mailing addresses and includes a running T‑shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway, finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. Organizers email a final update with course maps before the race and coordinators remain on site for several hours after the first wave.
Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
The event is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at Overton Park, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, U.S. Distances available are:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half‑Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Published registration fees are the same as the other event: $41.48 for the 5K, $46.92 for the 10K, $50.17 for the half‑marathon, $41.48 for the virtual run, and $39.31 for the family mile. The event uses capped waves on a first‑come, first‑served basis; a virtual option or wait list is offered when waves sell out. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used. Swag is mailed to US addresses and includes a running T‑shirt, finisher's medal, finisher's towel or giveaway, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. Packet pickup is not required on site; race bibs are provided on race day and organizers send a final race update with course details beforehand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
