The Great American River Run is an annual race held on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Memphis. The 2025 run will be on May 24th and courses through downtown Memphis and along the Mississippi River.
With a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, there's a run for everyone!
Everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a beautiful medal, race shirt and an invitation to our famous post-run after-party with plenty of tasty food … and beer!
Now in its 10th year, GARR attracts over 2,000 runners from 40 states and several foreign countries.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
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$34.00
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5K - Military
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$28.00
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10K
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$40.00
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10K - Military
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$34.00
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Half Marathon
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$60.00
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Half Marathon - Military
Price changes in 9 days 14 hoursEvent schedule
- Sat, May 24, 2025 5:30 AM - Registration Begins
- Sat, May 24, 2025 5:30 AM - Bag Check Begins
- Sat, May 24, 2025 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Starts
- Sat, May 24, 2025 7:30 AM - 5K and 10K Start
- Sat, May 24, 2025 9:00 AM - Finish Line Activities/Awards
- Sat, May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - Race Ends (Cutoff time)
- Sat, May 24, 2025 12:00 PM - Event Ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- Memphis in May International Festival
- mim@memphisinmay.org
- Phone
- 901-525-4611