Description
We are excited to announce that the 19th annual Memorial Day Classic 5K & 1-mile family fun-run/walk will be happening on May 25, 2026 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 21 at 5pm to be eligible to pick up your race bibs and race t-shirts at Sumner County YMCA on Friday, May 22 from 5-7pm or Saturday, May 23 from 8am-1pm.
All VIRTUAL race participants must pick up their t-shirts at these times. They will not be available on race day.
2. Packet Pickup will be available beginning at 6am on race day.
3. Registration is available online ONLY at TheMemorialDayClassic.com.
4. Opening Ceremonies will be held at the finish line at 7am sharp. The Hendersonville Fire Department will help us honor our brave veterans during the opening ceremonies.
5. Races will have a gun start at the following times 5K 7:30am and 1 Mile 8:30am. The 5K is 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 race and TOP male and female overall Masters (40+) finishers in the LIVE 5K race at the conclusion of the event.
Everyone in the 5K race will be able to see their results after the races via a link on this website.
THE CAUSE
The Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center is a non-profit ministry based in Sumner County, TN that provides counseling and ongoing loving support to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. All of our services are free. The Memorial Day Classic helps raise support for the CCPC as well as hope for our community! More info about the CCPC can be found at www.ccpcfriends.org.
