Summer Fun Run

Join us for the 7th Annual Summer Fun Run 5K and Kids Dash! ✨ This family-friendly event aims to raise money for Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry while raising awareness about poverty and diaper need in Shelby County and surrounding areas. Register today to run, walk, or dance your way across the finish line!  The first 200 runners will receive finisher medal.

Strollers are welcome! 🏃‍♀️👶

5K participants will receive:

  • 🌞 A custom Summer Run T-Shirt
  • ⏱️ 5K Chip Timing & Live Results
  • 🏅 2026 Finisher Medal
  • 🍔 Post-Race Food and Drinks
  • 🎟️ Discount Coupons & Giveaways
  • 🏆 Custom awards for Overall and Age Group Winners

Come have a great time. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎊🎈

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 will receive a T-shirt and kid’s fun run race bib.

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.
  • Sunshine Sponsors – sponsorship levels from $500-$5,000 are available, for more information click the link or contact us.    
  • Have a vendor table at the event, for information click here Vendor
  • 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.
✨ National Diaper Need Awareness Week - September 15-21, 2025✨
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