29May
10K
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $40.00
The Great American River Run
Memphis,
Tennessee,
United States
210 days left
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Date
29 May, 2027
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$30.00 – $50.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
The Great American River Run
About the event
Step into the heart of Downtown Memphis for an unforgettable running experience at the 2027 Great American River Run on Saturday, May 29, 2027. This scenic race along the Mississippi River offers stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere that makes it one of the city's most beloved Memorial Day traditions. Choose from three distances—5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—to suit your pace and goals. As you cross the finish line, join in the festive post-race celebration filled with music and cheering crowds, capturing the unique energy of Memphis that keeps runners coming back year after year. Don't miss this iconic event; register now to run along the river!
Enjoy the unparalleled scenery and lively spirit of Memphis as you lace up for a memorable day on May 29th.
Enjoy the unparalleled scenery and lively spirit of Memphis as you lace up for a memorable day on May 29th.
Races offered
29May
10K - Military
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
29May
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
29May
5K - Military
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
29May
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
29May
Half Marathon - Military
Running
- Distance
- 21K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Memphis.
Temperature17.3° / 26.7°
Feels like17.0° / 26.9°
Sunshine hours10h 26m
Rainfall5.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity73.3%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:55
Sunset19:57
About Memphis
Learn more about the host city, Memphis.
Memphis is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Situated along the Mississippi River, it had a population of 633,104 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Tennessee, the fifth-most populous in the Southeast, and the 29th-most populous in the US. While being the most populous single municipality on the Mississippi River, Memphis anchors the third largest metropolitan area by population behind only the Twin Cities and St. Louis. Metropolitan Memphis includes parts of Arkansas and Mississippi, the 45th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. with 1.34 million residents.
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