22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 15th May 2027
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Hernando, Mississippi
- Price $28.13
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community spirit and fitness at the 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K! Scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2027, this celebrated event will take place in the heart of Hernando, DeSoto. Join runners and walkers of all ages as they come together to honor the legacy of Laurie Wylie, a passionate advocate for health and wellness in the community.
This year’s 5K is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of life, camaraderie, and the commitment to fostering a brighter future for our youth. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit local scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families in Hernando and beyond. Whether you're participating or supporting from afar, you can be part of a movement that promotes wellness, service, and opportunity. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day filled with purpose and positivity!
This year’s 5K is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of life, camaraderie, and the commitment to fostering a brighter future for our youth. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit local scholarships, youth leadership programs, and athletic sponsorships, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families in Hernando and beyond. Whether you're participating or supporting from afar, you can be part of a movement that promotes wellness, service, and opportunity. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day filled with purpose and positivity!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US ON MAY 15, 2027 FOR THE 22ND 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. $3.13 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th May 2027 (7:30AM CDT)
$28.13
OPENS 22 MAR 27
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2510 Highway 51 S., Hernando, 38632, MS, United States
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