Runners, Walkers, and Dogs, join us for the 5th Champion Paws 5K on October 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Shelby Farms Park! This race route is measured by MRTC and is USA Track & Field Certified. Our Beneficiary is Team Memphis Rescue & Support They are a 501C3 non-profit all-breed rescue group that helps abandoned, neglected and lost pets. They are intensely devoted to helping pets find their forever home. Their existence depends on support from volunteers, fosters and donations. It's what makes saving animals possible. Finisher Medals for participants! Custom Awards for all winners! Overall Winners : Male & Female Masters 40+ : Male & Female Grandmasters 50+ : Male & Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners -Top 3 Male and Female Age 9 (and under) 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Choose a Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Race Participant Shirt! You must register by 9/12/2026 to be guaranteed a shirt in your size and preferred style. It will be first come, first serve for shirts if you register after the deadline. We will place a second order of you do not receive a race shirt on race day! Race Owned and Directed by Midsouth Runners . Race professionally timed by Memphis Runners Track Club.
Awards will be given to participants who place in their age group: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Please be present to receive your reward. We will begin awards approximately at 10 a.m. Time is subject to change.
3.1 Miles: Race Shirt
Vendor Booth: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Oct 7 | Sep 12 |
| $40.00 | Sep 12 | Oct 3 | |
| Vendor Booth | $50.00 | Oct 7 | Oct 3 |
On race day you may pick up your packet if you do not want to come to early packet pickup. Venue Location: Jones Pond Pavilion Address: 6903 Great View Drive N., Memphis, TN 38134 Time: 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. Same Day Registration Please register on your home computer or your mobile device. Shirts will be given to "first come, first serve" if you missed the September 18th registration deadline. **We will place a second order for shirts if you do not receive one on race day!** Parking on race d
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | 34:40 | 19:49 |
| 2024 | 121 | 43:36 | 21:41 |
| 2023 | 81 | 38:24 | 18:55 |
| 2022 | 86 | 32:46 | 18:16 |
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