Tennessee · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Great American River Run
Great American River Run is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Memphis, Tennessee. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / riverfront
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- memphisinmay.org
About the Great American River Run
Downtown Memphis's Memorial Day weekend race, starting and finishing at AutoZone Park and running city streets along the Mississippi River. Part of the Memphis in May International Festival, it offers a half marathon, 10K and 5K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Memphis in May's signature Memorial Day weekend race; draws runners from 40+ states and several countries
- Notes
- Large Memphis in May race.
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Great American River Run: common questions
- When is the Great American River Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Great American River Run held?
- In Memphis, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Great American River Run offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Great American River Run?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Great American River Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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