17th Annual Chick-fil-A 5K benefiting Junior Achievement of Memphis
WHAT: 17th Annual Chick–fil–A 5K benefiting Junior Achievement of Memphis
WHEN: Monday, September 2, 2019 at 8:00 am
WHERE: Race starts and finishes near/at AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis (course maps)
ABOUT THE RACE: Celebrating 17 years, the Chick-fil-A 5K has become one of the largest events of its kind in the Memphis region. The race is held in beautiful downtown Memphis with an exciting route that starts outside of AutoZone Park and boasts a memorable course including landmarks such as Beale Street, the Mighty Mississippi and a finish line at the home field of the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis 901FC! Stick around after the race for an amazing post-race party and the 4th annual Kids Dash! More than just a race, the Chick-fil-A 5K includes fun for the entire family such as activities for kids, prizes, commemorative race T-shirts, goody bags with special Chick-fil-A treats and, of course, FREE Chick-fil-A sandwiches at the finish line. Join us for this Labor Day tradition. The first 1,500 registrants who cross the finish line will receive a commemorative ‘Achiever’ medal. All Kids Dash participants will receive a special participation medal as well.
Race day schedule: Registration at 6:30 am, Race starts at 8:00 am; Kids Dash around 9:15 am; Awards Ceremony to follow Kids Dash
SPONSORS: Chick-fil-A, Pfizer, Cummins, Cumulus, Coca-Cola, Huey’s, TAG Truck Center, Prairie Farms, Baskin Robbins
REGISTER: Register online at www.chickfila5k.com (first 1,500 to cross the finish line will receive an Achiever Medal!) $25, Kids Dash $10
ABOUT JA: Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South empowers children to be world ready and engaged members of their communities so that they may lead independent lives. For more information on JA, visit www.jamemphis.org or call 901.366.7800
