Summer Fun Run
Event Details
Date: Saturday , August 8, 2026
Where: Shelby Farms Park – Hyde Lake Pavilion, 6903 Great View Dr. N
Memphis, TN 38134
Time: Check-In 8:30 AM
Race Time 9:00 AM
Kid’s Fun Run: Children 8 & Under ticket includes shirt, fun run, kid’s zone with games, face painting, and more. U of M’s Pouncer will also be there to cheer them on!
Walking on Sunshine
- Register to Run – run, walk, or dance your way across the finish line. Strollers are also welcome for the race! Registration begins at 8:30 am and the race begins promptly at 9:00am. Register here.
- Sunshine Sponsors – Sponsors are the heart of our event while bringing your business to a wider audience. We have sponsorship levels from $500-$5,000, for more information click here Sponsor – 2026 Summer Fun Run 5K. Have a business you want to promote or products to sell, setup a vendor table at the event, for information click here 7th Annual Summer Fun Run 5K Vendor Packet.
- Couch Potato -Can’t make it in person, you can join us virtually. Funds raised will be donated to Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry. Donate individually or lead a team fundraising event!
- Sunset Supporters – diaper donation boxes will be setup at the race. Disposable diapers of all sizes are needed and open packages are accepted. You can also order online and have them delivered directly to our storage facility year-round.
- Sunny Smile’s Team –Volunteers are needed on race day to help setup, breakdown, water stations, parking lot attendants, and cheering runners on. There’s plenty of work to do to make sure this event is fun for everyone. Register here.
