MEMPHIS, TN, December 1, 2022 – Memphis in May International Festival has opened registration for the Great American River Run to be held Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 27, 2023. The race features a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, something for runners of any skill level. Organizers are offering deep discounts on early registrations for a […]
Great American River Run
Returning to Tom Lee Park in 2023
Memphis in May International Festival formally announced today that the Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to the Memphis riverfront downtown in Tom Lee Park in 2023. Thanks to City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland for interceding and offering a solution to help with the financial implications of moving […]
Memphis in May Issues 2022 Annual Report and Economic Impact Study At Annual Public Meeting
THE FUTURE OF MEMPHIS IN MAY IN JEOPARDY OVER TOM LEE PARK LEASE TERMS Memphis in May International Festival held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Results from the 2022 festival were released along with an economic impact study that measures the scale of increased spending in Memphis […]
Stay in Shape and Make Friends by Joining a Running Group!
Running groups are a great way for you to stay in shape and train for the Great American River Run. These groups provide a community for you to stay motivated and keep you accountable on your training journey. There are also runners at all paces and different experience levels, providing you with the opportunity to […]
Move from Riverfront to Fairgrounds Results in Dramatic Decline for Memphis in May
Festival reports record financial loss and lowest attendance in over two decades MEMPHIS, TN, June 16, 2022– Memphis in May returned in 2022 presenting two of the city’s most popular large-scale events at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park, a temporary location for one year. Preliminary attendance reports indicate a substantial decline in attendance for both […]
Memphis in May returns downtown next weekend for the 2022 Great American River Run
Runners from 28 states and 4 foreign countries (and counting) will launch from Beale Street and run the river Saturday May 28th on Memorial Day Weekend. Downtown and the Mississippi Riverfront will again be the backdrop for a Memphis in May event as runners take to the streets for the 6th edition of the Great […]
Registration Now Open For The 2022 Great American River Run
MEMPHIS, TN, January 12, 2022 – Memphis in May International Festival has opened registration for the Great American River Run to be held Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 28, 2022, presented by AutoZone. Organizers are offering deep discounts on early registrations for a limited time, the 5K is just $25, the 10K is $30 and […]
Elite Athletes Lead A Record Number Of Runners For The 2021 Great American River Run
Over 2,000 runners laced up and launched from historic Beale Street for the 5th edition of the Great American River Run on Saturday May 29, 2021. The run is part of Memphis in May International Festival which put on a reduced scale festival celebration in 2021 due to COVID19 related restrictions. A field of serious […]
2021 Great American River Run Results
It was windier then we typically expect on Memorial Day weekend, but the 5th annual Great American River Run was an astounding success! Thanks to all the runners, volunteers and fans who joined us in downtown Memphis. Congratulation to Dominic Korir for setting a new course record (1:06:55)! He was the fastest male Half Marathon […]
