Join runners and walkers in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll, for the 26th edition of Running with the King 5K. It is your chance to run our first time ever new course that takes you by the park and birthplace. You could hold the new course record. See course map below. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Northeast Mississippi Boys and Girls Club. This 5K is part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival. There are other events all weekend long. Packet pick-up will be from 6:30 to 7:15 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Veterans Park. Turn in the parking lot entrance at 1105 Hamm street. Look for the blue TRC tent.
Overall awards will be given to males and females in the following categories: Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Masters (40 years of age and over) 1st Grandmasters (50 years of age and over) 1st Great Grandmasters (60 years of age and over) 1st Age division awards will be given three deep to males and females in the following divisions: 9 & Under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Feb 23 | May 18 |
| $35.00 | May 18 | May 31 | |
| $40.00 | May 31 | Jun 6 | |
| $45.00 | Jun 6 | Jun 6 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 291 | 31:10 | 17:05 |
| 2024 | 223 | 32:17 | 16:56 |
| 2023 | 170 | 32:04 | 16:21 |
| 2022 | 209 | 31:56 | 17:47 |
Interested in this race?