We are excited to announce that the 18th annual Memorial Day Classic 10K, 5K & 1-mile family fun-run/walk will be happening LIVE on May 27, 2024 at Drakes Creek Park, Hendersonville, TN.  We also have a virtual option as well! 

                                                                                                           Here’s how it works:

1.   All participants are strongly encouraged to register by May 23 at 5pm to be eligible to pick up your race bibs and race t-shirts at Sumner County YMCA on Friday, May 24 from 5-7pm or Saturday, May 25 from 8am-1pm.

2.   Packet Pickup will be available beginning at 5:45 am on race day.  

3.   Race day registration is available online ONLY at TheMemorialDayClassic.com.  No paper entry forms and no cash transactions onsite day of race. 

4.  Opening Ceremonies will be held at the finish line at 6:30 am sharp.  The Hendersonville Fire Department will help us honor our brave veterans during the opening ceremonies.

5.   All races will have a gun start at the following times 10K 7:00, 5K 7:30 and 1 Mile 8:30.  The 10K & 5K are chip timed. The 1 Mile is a FUN run/walk and not timed.  Children participating in the 1 Mile will be given the opportunity to go to the front at the starting line.

6.    We will have water stops on the course and food at the finish line.

7.    Awards will be given to the TOP male and female overall finishers in the LIVE 5K and 10K races and TOP male and female overall Masters (40+) finishers in the LIVE 5K and 10K races at the conclusion of the event.  

Everyone in the 10K & 5K races will be able to see their results after the races via a link on this website.

 8.    All participants are asked to park in Life.Church parking lot on Indian Lake Road.