The Healing Races of Memphis 1-Mile, 5K & 10K

Let's Race to Help Our Children Read!

Help promote this event and Earn 10% of Registration

Note: The t-shirt order was placed on Monday, March 2, 2020. We may have extra t-shirts for those who registered after this date but the size may not be exact. We will be glad to order your preferred size after the race, just let us know.

Bicycle riders, runners and walkers are welcome to participate!

Team Leader with the most paid participants wins $200 on Race Day! Teams are encouraged to register at the same time or contact the race director, Marilyn Boyd, to register.

BEST CHEERING GROUP EARNS A FREE PIZZA PARTY, YOU MUST SIGN UP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. Email marilynboyd@thehealingcathedral.org to sign up.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 6:30 A.M

PACKET PICKUP AND T-SHIRT PICKUP WILL BE AT THE HEALING CATHEDRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 4523 ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116: FRIDAY, MARCH 6th FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 7:30P.M. AND AGAIN THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM 6:30 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M.

Join us for The Healing Races 1 - Mile, 5K & 10K on March 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The 10K route will take you down Elvis Presley Boulevard to Finley, turning right, going to Mill Branch, Shelby Drive and back around twice. The purpose of this fun and exciting race is to help Heal the Literacy Lag. We will be promoting, preparing and providing reading programs. We must teach our children to read, in the community and beyond. We encourage you to bring your entire family to the race, along with all of your friends! We have special team rates this year. We have a special set of activities just for children ages 3 through 7, to include a 50-yard dash, jump rope contest and so much more! Let them play in the gymnasium while you enjoy the race route of your choice.

REGISTRATION FEES through 03/01/2020 (fees increase by $5.00 on March 2, 2020)

5K Walker/Runner - $25

10K Walker/Runner - $25

5K/10K Biker - $25

1-Mile Temple walk - $25

Children Event Ages 3-7 $5

Team of 20 or more $20 per person

Team of 15-19 $21 per person

Team of 10-14 $22 per person

Team of 5-9 $23 per person

Note: Members of The Healing Cathedral fees are $5.00 less as noted above, for the 10K and 5K race, children's challenge fees are the same for non members and members $5

Online registration closes @ 11:59pm on 3/3/2020

Cash/Check registration closes @ 11:59pm on 3/2/2020

Fantastic finisher’s medals, food, fun and music will be all the way LIVE at The Healing Races on March 7, 2020!! Bicycle Riders are encouraged to participate! There will be great goody bags and delicious treats to eat at the finish line. Let's Heal The Literacy Lag!

Packet Pick Up - Friday, March 6th - 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (location: The Healing Cathedral, 4523 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116)

Day of the Race Agenda

6:30 am. Registration and packet pickup

8:40 a.m. Walkers/Runners Warmup

10:00 a.m. 5K Awards Presentation

11:00 a.m. 10K Awards Presentation

Each finisher's receives a medal.

Each age group winner will be recognized on race day and will receive an official plaque approximately 30 days after the race.

Please allow us time to personalize the plaque with your achievement on it.

Age Groups for both the 5k and 10k

0 - 10

11 -19

20 - 29

30 - 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 and over

The 1 Mile Walk/Run will not be timed.