Running with the King 5k
- Date
- June 6, 2026
- Location
- Veterans Park, Tupelo, MS
- Distance
- 5K · Test
From the Organizer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running with the King 5k?
- Running with the King 5k is a running event held in Tupelo, MS. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Running with the King 5k?
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tupelo, MS at Veterans Park, Tupelo, MS. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running with the King 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Running with the King 5k
Jun 6, 2026