Great American River Run

The Great American River Run 2023

Memorial Day Weekend

The 2023 Great American River Run will take place on Saturday May 27th 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!

Parking on race morning/day is not included. Click here to find option for race day parking.

Register Now for the 2023 Great American River Run!

Click the link below to register for the Great American Rive Run Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k.

2023 YMCA Training Schedules

Click Half Marathon Schedule to Download

Click 10K Schedule to Download

Click 5K Schedule to Download

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There is over $8,500 in cash prizes for the fastest runners! This year we’ve added the 10k and 5k in the dash for the cash.

Registration Fee increases for ALL RACES on race day.

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

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Race Maps

Half Marathon

Start Time – 7:00 am

10K

Start Time – 7:40 am

Start Time – 7:55 am

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Complete Road Closures – May 28th, 2022

Road closures from 12:01 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

All lanes of Riverside Drive from West Carolina Avenue to Union Avenue.
All lanes closed of South BB King Boulevard from Lt. George W Lee Avenue to Peabody Place
Beale Street from South BB King Boulevard to South Fourth Street
Rufus Thomas Boulevard from Peabody Place to Fed Ex Forum
South Fourth Street from Peabody Place to Fed Ex Forum

Other streets on the course will have partial lane closure with MPD and volunteers directing traffic during the race.

For more detailed course information, click here.

For more information, email us at GARR@memphisinmay.org.

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2021 GARR Results

THANKS for joining us on Memorial Day weekend!

Main Results
Half Marathon Results
10K Results
5K Results
Awards Page

Click here to view/order your finisher photo from Blair Ball Photography.

Runners that placed in the top three in their category will receive a certificate by mail – congratulations!

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