21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Hernando, Mississippi
- Price $28.13
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and community at the 21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K, happening on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Hernando, DeSoto! This beloved event has been a cornerstone of the community for over two decades, celebrating the legacy of Laurie Wylie, who dedicated her life to promoting healthy living and leadership. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in this exciting 5K run, which not only promises a fun and invigorating experience but also supports vital local initiatives.
Proceeds from the Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K will directly benefit scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships designed to enrich the lives of young people in Hernando and surrounding areas. By joining us, you become part of a movement that fosters wellness, service, and opportunity for the next generation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is a perfect opportunity to engage with your community and make a positive impact. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that embodies optimism and community spirit!
Proceeds from the Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K will directly benefit scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships designed to enrich the lives of young people in Hernando and surrounding areas. By joining us, you become part of a movement that fosters wellness, service, and opportunity for the next generation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is a perfect opportunity to engage with your community and make a positive impact. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that embodies optimism and community spirit!
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 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 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. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$28.13
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2510 Highway 51 S., Hernando, 38632, MS, United States
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