Iris Festival 5K, 10K, 2-mile Walk & Fun Run
About this race
Join us for the annual Iris Festival Races! This race is open to all athletic abilities and will include 5k, 10k, 2-mile Walk & Fun Run races. All races will begin at the Wilson Park pavilion and will tour through beautiful downtown Dresden.
Age Groups & Prizes
- Age Groups: 0-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39 40-49, 50-59, 60+
- Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers by age group and gender
- Gift packages to the fastest overall male & female, as well as fastest Masters male & female, provide by Martin Running Company
Course Maps
- 5K Course (3.1 miles) - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/434959350
- 10K Course (6.2 miles) - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/434959489
Refreshments & Entertainment
- Live DJ music
- Breakfast sandwiches, provided by McDonalds
- Water and bananas, provided by Fastenal & EW James
Event Chairpersons: Todd & Wendi Maxey (731-514-6401, 731-514-4872)
Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Iris Festival 5K, 10K, 2-mile Walk & Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 3.2K, 1.6K, 0.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Dresden.
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Running
5K Race
A group rate is available, with an adjusted rate is $15 per participant for groups of 10 or more. Please email Sara Hubbard (bjornandsara@gmail.com) for group registration.
10K Race
1-mile Fun Run
0.25-mile Tot Run
Walking
2-mile Walk
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for May in Dresden.
About Dresden
Iris Festival 5K, 10K, 2-mile Walk & Fun Run takes place in Dresden, Tennessee, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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