Running with the King 5k
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $33.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Running with the King 5k on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of the legendary King of Rock and Roll! This exciting event marks the 26th edition of the race and features a brand new course that takes participants past the scenic park and Elvis's birthplace, offering a unique opportunity to set a new course record.
Join fellow runners and walkers as you enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and support a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Northeast Mississippi Boys and Girls Club. The Running with the King 5k is part of the bustling Tupelo Elvis Festival, ensuring a weekend full of entertainment and festivities. Don't miss out on packet pick-up from 6:30 to 7:15 AM at Veterans Park, located at 1105 Hamm Street. Look for the blue TRC tent, and get ready to make memories while celebrating the spirit of Elvis!
Join fellow runners and walkers as you enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and support a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Northeast Mississippi Boys and Girls Club. The Running with the King 5k is part of the bustling Tupelo Elvis Festival, ensuring a weekend full of entertainment and festivities. Don't miss out on packet pick-up from 6:30 to 7:15 AM at Veterans Park, located at 1105 Hamm Street. Look for the blue TRC tent, and get ready to make memories while celebrating the spirit of Elvis!
Organiser's Description
JOIN RUNNERS AND WALKERS IN TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, FOR THE 26TH EDITION OF RUNNING WITH THE KING 5K. IT IS YOUR CHANCE TO RUN OUR FIRST TIME EVER NEW COURSE THAT TAKES YOU BY THE PARK AND BIRTHPLACE. YOU COULD HOLD THE NEW COURSE RECORD. SEE COURSE MAP BELOW. PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE WILL BE DONATED TO THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.
THIS 5K IS PART OF THE TUPELO ELVIS FESTIVAL. THERE ARE OTHER EVENTS ALL WEEKEND LONG.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE FROM 6:30 TO 7:15 AM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 AT VETERANS PARK. TURN IN THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE AT 1105 HAMM STREET. LOOK FOR THE BLUE TRC TENT.
THIS 5K IS PART OF THE TUPELO ELVIS FESTIVAL. THERE ARE OTHER EVENTS ALL WEEKEND LONG.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE FROM 6:30 TO 7:15 AM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 AT VETERANS PARK. TURN IN THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE AT 1105 HAMM STREET. LOOK FOR THE BLUE TRC TENT.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$33.45
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Veterans Park, 1105 Hamm Street, Tupelo, 38804, MS, United States
Running with the King 5k
