21st Annual Laurie Wiley Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Hernando, Mississippi
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 21st Annual Laurie Wiley Memorial 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Hernando, DeSoto! This beloved community event celebrates the legacy of Laurie Wylie, who dedicated her passion for fitness to uplifting the local youth through health and leadership initiatives. The Laurie Wiley Memorial 5K is not just a race; it’s a joyful gathering that emphasizes wellness, community connection, and optimism. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run while supporting local scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships that enrich the lives of families in Hernando and beyond.
Join us for a day filled with positive energy, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to building a healthier future for the next generation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation makes a difference! If you're unable to attend, consider making a donation to help provide opportunities for those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event that champions service and community spirit!
Join us for a day filled with positive energy, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to building a healthier future for the next generation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation makes a difference! If you're unable to attend, consider making a donation to help provide opportunities for those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event that champions service and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US ON MAY 16, 2026 FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL LAURIE WILEY 5K. THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF HERNANDO [https://hernandooptimist.org/] IS INCREDIBLY PROUD OF WHAT THE LAURIE WILEY MEMORIAL 5K HAS MEANT TO SO MANY OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS. THE OPTIMIST CLUB DECIDED TO ADD THE A'FAIR 5K TO THE AFAIR ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL [https://www.facebook.com/hernandoafair/] WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LAURIE WYLIE, OWNER OF A FITNESS CENTER IN HERNANDO. LAURIE ORGANIZED THIS EVENT UNTIL HER DEATH IN 2004 AT WHICH TIME THE NAME WAS CHANGED TO THE LAURIE WYLIE MEMORIAL 5K RUN. THE HERNANDO OPTIMIST CLUB BELIEVES IN BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE BY INVESTING IN TODAYS YOUTH AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WITH PURPOSE AND OPTIMISM. THIS RUN REPRESENTS OUR COMMITMENT TO ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, POSITIVE LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, ATHLETIC SPONSORSHIPS, AND SERVICE INITIATIVES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN HERNANDO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. BY PARTICIPATING, RUNNERS AND WALKERS BECOME PART OF A MOVEMENT THAT PROMOTES WELLNESS, SERVICE, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO HELP OTHERS GET OPPORTUNITIES THEY OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE MISSED.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, ATHLETIC SPONSORSHIPS, AND SERVICE INITIATIVES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN HERNANDO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. BY PARTICIPATING, RUNNERS AND WALKERS BECOME PART OF A MOVEMENT THAT PROMOTES WELLNESS, SERVICE, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO HELP OTHERS GET OPPORTUNITIES THEY OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE MISSED.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 25 MAR
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Location
2510 Highway 51 S., Hernando, 38632, MS, United States
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