Death by 5k Memphis
- Date Sat 10th April 2027 - Sun 11th April 2027
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Memphis, Tennessee
- Price $165.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable challenge at the Death by 5k Memphis, returning for its sixth year on April 10-11, 2027! Located in the scenic Shelby Farms at the Tour de Wolf Pavilion, this unique 24-hour event invites runners to tackle ten 5k races, each starting every 2.5 hours. The excitement kicks off at 8 AM with the first 5k, followed by subsequent races at 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 6 PM, 8:30 PM, 11 PM, 1:30 AM, 4 AM, and 6:30 AM the next day.
Designed to test your mental and physical limits, participants will navigate the challenges of fatigue and sleep deprivation while running mostly on the beautiful Tour de Wolf trail. With opportunities to rest in your vehicle or set up a tent between races, you’ll also enjoy five hearty meals and plenty of snacks to keep your energy levels high. Each finisher will take home a coveted coffin award and the pride that comes with conquering this thrilling experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic adventure—registration is limited to 200 participants, so secure your spot today
Designed to test your mental and physical limits, participants will navigate the challenges of fatigue and sleep deprivation while running mostly on the beautiful Tour de Wolf trail. With opportunities to rest in your vehicle or set up a tent between races, you’ll also enjoy five hearty meals and plenty of snacks to keep your energy levels high. Each finisher will take home a coveted coffin award and the pride that comes with conquering this thrilling experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic adventure—registration is limited to 200 participants, so secure your spot today
Organiser's Description
Death by 5k is returning to Memphis for year 6!
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
Death by 5k Memphis will start and finish at the Tour de Wolf Pavilion at Shelby Farms, and will be run almost entirely on the Tour de Wolf trail. The course will be mostly a loop with a small stretch midway that may be out and back. Trail conditions on race weekend will determine how much is two-way traffic instead of a loop.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars or vehicles in the parking area, or to put up tents in the grass area adjacent to the pavilion. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents.
There will be 5 meals, each including hot food, served over the course of the event. Meal times will be 830a, 130p, 630p, 1130p, and 420a. There will also be plenty of snack food and drinks available throughout the event.
Participants will receive an event shirt and other race swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited initially to 200 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
Death by 5k Memphis will start and finish at the Tour de Wolf Pavilion at Shelby Farms, and will be run almost entirely on the Tour de Wolf trail. The course will be mostly a loop with a small stretch midway that may be out and back. Trail conditions on race weekend will determine how much is two-way traffic instead of a loop.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars or vehicles in the parking area, or to put up tents in the grass area adjacent to the pavilion. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents.
There will be 5 meals, each including hot food, served over the course of the event. Meal times will be 830a, 130p, 630p, 1130p, and 420a. There will also be plenty of snack food and drinks available throughout the event.
Participants will receive an event shirt and other race swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited initially to 200 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field
Races
-
24 Hour Challenge
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$165.30
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis, 38018, TN, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Death by 5k Memphis
