21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Hernando, Mississippi
- Price $38.78
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 21st Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in beautiful Hernando, DeSoto! This beloved event has been a pillar of the community for over two decades, celebrating the spirit of health, wellness, and community connection. The 5K run honors Laurie Wylie, a dedicated fitness advocate and community leader, and continues her legacy of promoting healthy lifestyles and positive leadership among our youth.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their shoes and join the fun while supporting local scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships. Every step taken in this vibrant race contributes to enriching the lives of young people and families in Hernando and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a walking enthusiast, your involvement helps foster a brighter future for the next generation. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a cause!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up their shoes and join the fun while supporting local scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships. Every step taken in this vibrant race contributes to enriching the lives of young people and families in Hernando and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a walking enthusiast, your involvement helps foster a brighter future for the next generation. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a cause!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US ON MAY 16, 2026 FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL LAURIE WYLIE MEMORIAL 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. $3.78 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.78
CLOSED
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2510 Highway 51 S., Hernando, 38632, MS, United States
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