Champion Paws 5K
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on October 4, 2025 for the Champion Paws 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Memphis.
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Running
Runner ONLY!
Select this option if you will be running solo. This registration is if you will not be running with a dog.
Runner + Dog
READ PLEASE! THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR RUNNER + DOG. YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR DOG SEPARATE FOR TIMING AND ENTER THEIR NAME AS THE PARTICIPANT.
DOG- Register Your Dog for Timing!
PLEASE READ!!! This is for your dog’s registration ONLY! Enter the DOG'S NAME HERE! *If you are running with a dog, you must also register as Runner + Dog. They will need a bib if they are going to be timed. If they do not have a bib they will not be timed and will not be considered when winning the top dog prizes. There are only 6 Top Dog Winners in this category! 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male and female dogs.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Memphis in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Memphis
Champion Paws 5K takes place in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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