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21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K

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Hernando, Mississippi, United States

calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

Come join us on May 16, 2026 for the 21st Annual Laurie Wylie 5K. The Optimist Club of Hernando is incredibly proud of what the Laurie Wiley Memorial 5K has meant to so many over the past 20 years. The Optimist Club decided to add the A'Fair 5K to the A’Fair Arts and Crafts Festival with the assistance of Laurie Wylie, owner of a fitness center in Hernando. Laurie organized this event until her death in 2004 at which time the name was changed to the Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K Run. The Hernando Optimist Club believes in building a stronger future by investing in today’s youth and serving our community with purpose and optimism. This run represents our commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles, positive leadership, and community connection.

Proceeds from this event will support local scholarships, youth leadership programs, athletic sponsorships, and service initiatives that enrich the lives of young people and families in Hernando and the surrounding area. By participating, runners and walkers become part of a movement that promotes wellness, service, and opportunity for the next generation. If you can't join us, please consider making a donation to help others get opportunities they otherwise would not have.

Races Offered

5K Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$25.00

Test

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Hernando.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.3° / 26.8°

wb_sunny 17.2° / 27.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.4 /

water_drop 75.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.3° / 26.8°

wb_sunny 17.2° / 27.3°

air 10.4 km/h

water_drop 75.4%

About Hernando

Learn more about the host city, Hernando.

Hernando is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States. The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records. It is located on the south side of the Memphis, Tennessee metro area. U.S. Route 51 and the I-55 freeway traverse the city from north to south, and the I-69 freeway crosses the city from east to west. The county courthouse is located within Hernando's historic downtown square. It is located at the intersection of Commerce Street and present-day U.S. 51.