18th Annual Butterfly Run 5K

Event Overview

The 18th Annual Butterfly Run 5K is scheduled for June 5, 2027, at 329 Hurricane Meadows Dr, Waynesboro, TN. To learn more or register, visit the official race page.

About Ryleigh

• Birth Date: Ryleigh Meree Stegall was born on November 20, 1996.
• Diagnosis: At the age of four, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.
• Education: After a relapse, she was home-schooled and developed a love of butterflies.
• Foundation: The Butterfly Foundation was created in October 2007 inspired by the support received during Ryleigh's battle.

Course Information

• Certification: The 5K Course is USATF Certified.
• Starting Point: Both courses start inside Waynesboro City Park.
• 5K Certification: Refer to #TN21036MS
• 1 Mile Certification: Refer to #TN21037MS

Race Shirt

• Included: All registered runners will receive a unique Butterfly Run race T-Shirt.
• Availability: Additional T-shirts will be available two weeks after the race if supplies run out.

Medals and Prizes

• Finishers: The first 550 finishers of the 5K will receive a custom participation medal.
• Cash Awards: Best 5K Overall Male and Female both receive $100 Cash.
• Award Categories: Overall Male/Female, Masters, GrandMasters, and Age Groups.
• 1 Mile Awards: Top 3 Male/Female in designated Age Groups.

Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pick-up: 6:15-7:45 AM
• Announcements: Wheelchair Start at 7:45 AM
• 5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
• 1 Mile Start: Wheelchair at 9:10 AM, Fun Run at 9:15 AM

Early Registration and Packet Pick-up

• Mailing Address: Jim Beavers, P.O. Box 64, Waynesboro, TN 38485
• Early Pickup: June 4, 2027, from 3:00-5:30 PM at Waynesboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

FAQ

• Location: The race is held at Waynesboro City Park, Waynesboro, TN.
• Event Time: Saturday, June 5, 2027 - 8:00 AM CT race start.
• Registration: Available on race day until 30 minutes before race start.
• Parking: Free parking is available on-site at the park.

Additional Information

• Strollers: Allowed at the back of the pack.
• Pet Policy: No pets unless restrained in a stroller.
• Timing: The event is professionally RFID chip timed.
• Contact: For questions, contact Jim Beavers at 931-722-3658.