Chasing Memphis - Legacy Run
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Bronx, New York
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the Chasing Memphis - Legacy Run on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, in the vibrant Bronx! This community-driven event celebrates the life and legacy of Memphis P. Peralta, a remarkable young man whose spirit of curiosity and kindness has left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Participants can choose to run or walk, all while supporting a noble cause—proceeds will fund the Memphis Legacy Scholarship, which empowers academically gifted boys from low-income and under-resourced communities in New York City. Join us as we honor Memphis's memory, foster hope, and create opportunities for a brighter future. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting experience that promises to change lives for generations to come!
Organiser's Description
Chasing Memphis- Legacy Run
Life presents us with many choices, but it only takes a few to change our lives and the lives of those around us.
Memphis P. Peralta
Chasing Memphis: A Race for Hope is a community run created to honor the life and legacy of Memphis Peralta a beloved son, brother, friend, and scholar whose curiosity, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone around him.
Memphis participated in the REACH program and later attended Regis High School, where he grew academically and personally among a community that recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue excellence.
This race was created to carry that spirit forward. Proceeds from the event will support the Memphis Legacy Scholarship, awarded to academically gifted boys from low-income and under-resourced communities in New York City young men whose intelligence, resilience, and ambition deserve the opportunity to thrive.
By running, walking, or supporting this event, you help continue Memphis legacy and create opportunities that can change lives for generations to come.
Join us as we run with purpose, remember with love, and create hope for the future.
Life presents us with many choices, but it only takes a few to change our lives and the lives of those around us.
Memphis P. Peralta
Chasing Memphis: A Race for Hope is a community run created to honor the life and legacy of Memphis Peralta a beloved son, brother, friend, and scholar whose curiosity, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone around him.
Memphis participated in the REACH program and later attended Regis High School, where he grew academically and personally among a community that recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue excellence.
This race was created to carry that spirit forward. Proceeds from the event will support the Memphis Legacy Scholarship, awarded to academically gifted boys from low-income and under-resourced communities in New York City young men whose intelligence, resilience, and ambition deserve the opportunity to thrive.
By running, walking, or supporting this event, you help continue Memphis legacy and create opportunities that can change lives for generations to come.
Join us as we run with purpose, remember with love, and create hope for the future.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROW -
1 Mile Kids/Family Fun Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROW
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6087C Broadway, Bronx, 10471, NY, United States
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