The Great American River Run 2024
Memorial Day Weekend
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The 2024 Great American River Run will take place on Saturday May 25th over Memorial Day weekend in downtown Memphis and along the Mississippi River.
Whether its the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, sign up early for the lowest registration fee of the year. The longer you wait, the more you’ll pay, so register early to save!
Everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a beautiful medal, race shirt and an invitation to our famous post-run after party with plenty of real food … and beer!
Our famous post-race party will include assorted sliders from Kooky Canuck and Ain’t it the Life grilling, and cupcakes from Cupcake Cutie all with music by Core DJs, in the plaza!
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Cash Prize Breakdown:
(winners in the men and women divisions receive same amount in cash prize in all races)
- Half Marathon
- 1st place – $1,250
- 2nd place – $750
- 3rd place – $500
- 4th place – $250
- 5th place – $100
- 10K
- 1st place – $500
- 5K
- 1st place – $500
- Queen/King of the Hill
- Best Time- $500
Register Now for the 2024 Great American River Run!
Click the link below to register for the Great American Rive Run Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k.
Registration Fee increases for ALL RACES on race day.
Packet Pickup
There are two ways to pick-up your race packet.
Expo:
The Great American River Run Expo is at the Renasant Convention Center, located at 255 N. Main St., Memphis, TN. Swing by from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 24 to pick up your packet, race shirt, and a few extra goodies from our vendors! Parking for the Expo is free. The garage can be accessed from Front St.
This year Gear Check will be at 6:00am Saturday, May 25th at Autozone Park!
Start Times
Gear Check – 6:00 a.m.
Half Marathon – 7:00 a.m.
10K – 7:30 a.m.
5K – 7:30 a.m.
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2024 5K Shirt
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2024 10K Shirt
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2024 Half Marathon Shirt
For more information, email us at GARR@memphisinmay.org.
2024 Training Schedules
Click Here to Download the 5K Training Schedule!
Click Here to Download the 10K Training Schedule!
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If you like to get a jump on training for the 2023 Great American River Run or you like to stay ready, just remember to play it smart when the weather is hot. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when you run in the summer heat.
1) Keep hydrated. It`s common sense and at the top of the list, and that goes before and after your run.
2) Run during the cooler parts of the day. Try to avoid running between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mornings are cooler than afternoons, but run at the time of day you feel safest.
3) Don`t stress about pace. You don`t need to keep the same pace as when running in cooler weather. As long as you`re running consistently, you`ll benefit from training.
4) Dress for the occasion. Choose light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to help your body breathe and cool itself naturally.
5) Pay attention. Listen to your body and look for signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion, including dizziness, nausea, weakness, muscle cramps, and headaches.
6) Wear sunscreen. There are many internal benefits to running, but don`t ignore taking care of your skin. Protect it, so it can protect you.