North Desoto Griffin Run

The PTO of North DeSoto Upper Elementary proudly presents The 15th Annual Griffin 5K & ½ Mile Fun Run.

*All proceeds from the race will go to purchase needed equipment and supplies for our school.

Date & Starting Time​:​ Thursday, March 26, 2026;  

½ mile fun run starts at 5:00 p.m.

5k starts at 5:30 p.m.

Course Description:​ RACE IS ON NORTH DESOTO CAMPUS ONLY. Race starts on NDHS TRACK. ½ mile Fun Run is run solely on the NDHS Track, so parents are welcome to spectate from the stands.

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Registration:​ STUDENTS 18 & Under = $15.

ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS = Early Registration is $20 until midnight March 13.

$25 through midnight March 25.

Race day Registration is $30. 

​REGISTER EARLY​! ​SWAG bags will be given to the first 150 registrants.​  

No shirts guaranteed to late registrants. You must register by March 13th to guarantee a race shirt.

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Packet Pick Up​ times and locations:​

Tuesday, March 24 from 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Sportspectrum

Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the school.

You may also pick up your packet on Race Day at the Race Site starting at 3:30pm.

Awards​:​ Overall Male & Female finishers will receive a $25 Gift Certificate and a medal.

Additionally, 1st & 2nd Place male & female in each age group will get a medal.

Age Groups​:​ 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Post Party​:​ Be sure to stay after the race for refreshments and awards!!

Special Note​:​ Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on the run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!