Women Run Walk Memphis Program & 5K

2026 Women Run Walk Memphis

Presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club

Program Overview

• Supportive Training: Women Run Walk Memphis (WRWM) is a supportive training program designed for women of all fitness levels—from walkers and brand-new runners to experienced runners looking to improve their pace and performance.
• Goals: Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your running to the next level, WRWM provides coaching, training plans, and a welcoming community to help you reach your goals.
• Training Together: Participants train together throughout the summer and celebrate their progress by completing the WRWM Graduation 5K at the end of the program.

Registration Details

• Registration Fees:$40: March 16 – June 22
• Registration Fees:$45: June 23 – July 20
• Deadline: Registration closes midnight July 21 or when the program reaches capacity (1,200 participants), whichever comes first.

What Registration Includes

• WRWM Expo: Access to the expo.
• Training Sessions: Weekly Monday night training sessions.
• Gear: WRWM technical t-shirt or tank.
• Event Entry: Entry into the Graduation 5K.

Participant Eligibility

Participants must be female and age 10 or older.

Key Dates

WRWM Expo
June 22 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Shelby Farms Park – Jones Pond Pavilion (across from the Visitors Center)

At the Expo you can:

• Information Pickup: Pick up program information.
• Meet Coaches: Meet coaches and group leaders.
• Questions: Ask questions about training.
• Learn: Learn about proper running shoes and apparel.

Training Sessions

First Training Session
July 6 | 6:30 PM (Arrive early for announcements)

Training sessions are held Monday evenings July through August. There will be no training on Labor Day, and the final in-person training session will be August 31.

Training Plans

Each participant will follow a pacing-based training plan appropriate for their group:

• Walkers:
• Beginning Runners:
• Intermediate Runners:
• Advanced Runners:

Training Topics

Throughout the program, participants will learn valuable information to help them train safely and effectively, including:

• Training Program: Choosing the right training program.
• Running Form: Proper running form.
• Nutrition: Nutrition and hydration.
• Shoe Importance: The importance of proper shoes and technical clothing.

WRWM Graduation 5K

Saturday, September 12 | 8:00 AM
Location: Hope Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova, TN 38018

The Graduation 5K is a participants-only race and celebrates the accomplishments of everyone who completed the training program.

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