Summer Fun Run
August 8, 2026
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. DJ J. Gibbs will be back to get the party started!
Strollers are welcome!
August 8
Shelby Farms Park – Hyde Lake Pavilion
6903 Great View Dr. N
Memphis, TN 38134
Check In : 8:30AM | Race: 9AM
5K Participants Will Receive:
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
Kid’s Fun Run: 8 & Under
Custom Summer Run T-Shirt
Kid's Zone with Games
Face Painting
How You Can Participate
Register
To 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.
Become a Sunshine Sponsor
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: 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: 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 Supporter
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.