Death by 5k Memphis

Memphis, United States • 11-12 Apr 2026

Event details

Death by 5k Memphis is scheduled for Saturday April 11 to Sunday April 12, 2026 in Memphis, TN. The event is a 24-hour challenge that requires participants to run ten 5k races, with each 5k starting every 2.5 hours. Participants must be present at the start of each 5k and finish that 5k before the next one begins. Headlamps, hand lights, or another form of illumination are required for running in the dark. Registration is initially limited to 200 participants; a waitlist will open if spots become available. The listed entry fee is $160, which includes a $10 fee, and the price increases after October 31, 2025.

Course and logistics

The event starts and finishes at the Tour de Wolf Pavilion at Shelby Farms and is run almost entirely on the Tour de Wolf trail. The course is mostly a loop with a short midway section that may be out-and-back depending on trail conditions, which could create two-way traffic in places. Participants may sleep in their vehicles in the parking area or set up tents on the grass adjacent to the pavilion; there is space for pop-up or camping tents. Five meals with hot food will be served during the event, and additional snacks and drinks will be available. Participants receive an event shirt and other race swag; finishers receive coffin awards. The venue address is 6903 Great View Drive North, Memphis, TN 38018. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
24 Hour Challenge - Ten 5k Runs
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