The Great American River Run 2022
Memorial Day Weekend
The 2022 Great American River Run will take place on Saturday May 28th 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!
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.
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.
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REGISTER FOR GARR 2022 NOW!
Click the link below to register for the Great American Rive Run Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k.
GARR 5k – $40 registration fee
GARR 10k – $45 registration fee
GARR Half Marathon – $75 registration fee
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
Race Maps
Half Marathon
Start Time – 7:00 am
10K
Start Time – 7:40 am
5K
Start Time – 7:55 am
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.
2021 GARR Results
THANKS for joining us on Memorial Day weekend. We had an amazing time welcoming over 2,300 runners from 38 states to downtown Memphis!
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!
Our Featured Sponsors
If you’re fast on your feet then this is the run for you!
Register now for the Great American River Run for your chance to take home part of the $8,500+ in cash prizes. Link in bio.
Remember to come and pick up your race packet tomorrow at the #GARR Expo. While there make sure to grab a few goodies from our vendors!
Friday, May 27th, 2022
10 AM - 8PM
Renasant Convention Center
255 N. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103
Vendors at GARR Expo: AAA, Athleta, Bondi Band, Chiropractic Memphis, Healthcare on The Run, Grivet Outdoors, OrthoSouth, Renewal by Anderson, US Army, US Air Force, Vitamin IV, Chris Hope Foundation, Racessentials, Runner’s Feat
It's 2 days until #GARR22 and we're giving you 5 reasons to register to run! 🏃♀️🏃
1. Cash prize reward for fastest runners in each race
2. Tour of downtown Memphis attractions and the best views of the river
3. Best Post- Race Party Ever
4. Memphis Radio legend, Steve Conley, sends you on your way
5. You'll be running in the fastest growing race in the south
ROAD CLOSURES AND TRAFFIC INFO:
Roads will be closed from 12:01 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 for the Great American River Run. More information is below and on our website. First link in bio.
1) All lanes of Riverside Drive from West Carolina Avenue to Union Avenue.
2) All lanes closed of South BB King Boulevard from Lt. George W Lee Avenue to Peabody Place
3) Beale Street from South BB King Boulevard to South Fourth Street
4) Rufus Thomas Boulevard from Peabody Place to Fed Ex Forum
5) 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.
Tips from an Athletic Trainer brought to you by @orthosouth_
#3 Know Your Nutritional Needs
3-4 Hours Before Activity: Optimize your carbohydrate intake.
<1 Hour Before Activity: Consume more low-GI, carb-rich foods to ensure optimal fueling.
During Activity: Give additional fuel to your exercising muscles in the form of sport gels, bars and drinks, or small pieces of fruit such as clementine, banana, apple, or grapes.
Immediately After Activity: Consume carbs and proteins to assist in glycogen restoration and prevent fatigue. Foods such as chocolate milk, smoothie, yogurt, bagel, or fruit with peanut butter can help.
1-2 Hours After Activity: Rehydrate to replace fluids and electrolytes lost in sweat. Eat carb-rich and protein-rich foods to aid in muscle repair, including brown rice and chicken/fish, whole what pasta with meat sauce, sweet potato and steak, etc.
#GARR #OrthoSouth
Feel like Ja Morant on the #GARR22 course as the @grizzgirls cheer you on at mile 2! Register NOW to join us on Saturday morning. Link in bio.
