Running with the King 5k
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Running with the King 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the legendary birthplace of Elvis Presley! This year marks the 25th edition of this vibrant event, which invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a brand new course that beautifully winds through the park and past the King’s birthplace. This is your chance to set a new course record while supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race will benefit the Northeast Mississippi Boys and Girls Club.
As part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival, the Running with the King 5K promises a lively atmosphere with plenty of activities throughout the weekend. Be sure to arrive early for packet pick-up between 6:30 and 7:15 AM at Veterans Park, located at 1105 Hamm Street. Look for the blue TRC tent to get your race materials. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day out, this event is sure to be a memorable celebration of community and the spirit of rock and roll!
As part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival, the Running with the King 5K promises a lively atmosphere with plenty of activities throughout the weekend. Be sure to arrive early for packet pick-up between 6:30 and 7:15 AM at Veterans Park, located at 1105 Hamm Street. Look for the blue TRC tent to get your race materials. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day out, this event is sure to be a memorable celebration of community and the spirit of rock and roll!
Organiser's Description
JOIN RUNNERS AND WALKERS IN TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, FOR THE 25TH 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 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 AT VETERANS PARK. TURN IN THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE AT 1105 HAMM STREET. LOOK FOR THE BLUE TRC TENT.
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