21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Hernando, Mississippi
- Price $33.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and healthy competition at the 21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Hernando, DeSoto! This beloved event, a highlight of the A'Fair Arts and Crafts Festival, celebrates the legacy of Laurie Wylie, who dedicated herself to promoting fitness and wellness in the community. Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their running shoes and take part in this inspiring 5K run, which not only promises a fun-filled experience but also supports vital local initiatives.
By joining the race, you'll be contributing to scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships that enrich the lives of young people and families in Hernando. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation helps foster a culture of health, optimism, and community connection. Don’t miss out on being part of this uplifting event that champions positive change and promotes wellness for the next generation!
By joining the race, you'll be contributing to scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships that enrich the lives of young people and families in Hernando. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation helps foster a culture of health, optimism, and community connection. Don’t miss out on being part of this uplifting event that champions positive change and promotes wellness for the next generation!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US ON MAY 16, 2026 FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL LAURIE WYLIE 5K. THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF HERNANDO [https://hernandooptimist.org/] IS INCREDIBLY PROUD OF WHAT THE LAURIE WYLIE 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 NOT HAVE.
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 NOT HAVE.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$33.45
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Location
2510 Highway 51 S., Hernando, 38632, MS, United States
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