Rylee's Run/Walk 5K

About the Event

Rylee's Run/Walk 5K takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM CDT at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex (9000 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, Tennessee, USA). This live and virtual race commemorates the life of Rylee Rae Vinson, raising funds for the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Neuroscience Institute and NICU, followed by a post‑race party with pasta, cookies, beer, and chocolate milk.

Adult 5K Run/Walk
Start: 6:00 PM • In‑person

Kids 5K (12 & Under)
In‑person • discounted rate

Spirit Runner
T‑shirt only — not participating in the 5K

Virtual Participant
Run anywhere • Results posted but not eligible for age group prizes • Kids 12 & under receive discount

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

Packet Pickup: Friday, June 12 — 3:30‑6:30 PM at Fleet Feet Memphis (4530 Poplar Ave). Saturday, June 13 — 12:00 PM until race start at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.
Shirt guarantee: Register by June 1 to guarantee shirt at packet pickup/race day.
Post‑race party: Venice Kitchen pasta, DoubleTree cookies, Grind City Beer, and Prairie Farms chocolate milk for kids.
Safety note: Cars not permitted to enter or exit Mike Rose Soccer Complex from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM (participant safety priority).
Course map: Available on event page (click to enlarge).
Official race store: Fleet Feet Memphis.
Virtual option: Results posted but not eligible for age group prizes.
Registration deadline: June 15, 2026. Price increases June 13 (day of event).
Contact: Rylee's Run — phone 205‑531‑1851 or 859‑533‑0796. Website available.
Social Media: Facebook event page linked.
Participants: 79 registered to date.
Fundraising Goal: $10,000. Raised: $634.93 (6% of goal).

Swag, Awards & Community Impact:

History: Rylee Rae Vinson was born August 16, 2007, at 32 weeks and passed away eight days later due to premature birth complications. Her parents, Jason and Jessica Vinson, established RIBS soccer tournament (2010) and Rylee’s Run 5K (2012) to raise money for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Beneficiary: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Neuroscience Institute and NICU.
Post‑race celebration: Food, beer, and cookies for all participants.
Fundraising: Teams and individual fundraisers can raise money for Le Bonheur.
Top fundraiser: David Mohundro — $27.48 raised. Top donor: Anonymous — $65.60.
Age group awards: Not specified — virtual participants not eligible. Check event website.
Finisher medals: Not specified — likely medal or certificate.
Inclusive: Walkers welcome; kids 12 and under discounted; virtual option for those who can’t attend.

Rylee's Run/Walk 5K on June 13, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, is a live and virtual 5K honoring Rylee Rae Vinson — supporting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Neuroscience Institute and NICU — with a post‑race party of pasta, cookies, beer, and chocolate milk.

Races Offered

Adult 5K Run/Walk

Jun 13, 2026

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18:00

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$21.79

Kids 5K 12 and under Run/Walk

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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18:00

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$21.79

Virtual Participant

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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18:00

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$21.79

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Memphis.

thermostat Temperature

21.4° / 31.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

22.9° / 32.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:45

nightlight Sunset

20:14

About Memphis

Learn more about the host city, Memphis.

Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee, after Nashville. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis, with a population of more than 651,000 (2019), is also the county seat for Shelby County. The city's claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Perhaps more importantly, Memphis is considered by many to be the home of blues music.