Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K
- Date
- June 6, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10k · Virtual Participant
From the Organizer
Join us June 6, 2026 for the 10th Annual Alexis Thompson Memorial 5k/10k.
Please join us for the 10th Annual Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K, a special milestone as we honor a decade of celebrating Alexis’ life and legacy.
If you’re unable to join us in person, we invite you to register for the virtual option and participate on your own time along your favorite route.
This event is held in loving memory of Alexis and in the spirit of her generosity and selflessness. Through this race, we work to ensure local children receive the resources they need and deserve—providing food, community clothing drives, scholarships to local camps and clubs, and other everyday necessities we often take for granted.
Help us honor Alexis by taking part in this 10th annual event and continuing her dream of giving back to our community—especially to its children.
INDIVIDUAL 10k? Complete 6.2 miles.
INDIVIDUAL 5k? Complete 3.1 miles.
Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs on leashes are all welcome for both the 10K and 5k events.
VIRTUAL RUNNER or WALKER. You can run/walk your own "Alexis Thompson Memorial" 5K or 10K on your own schedule in your own hometown.
Please help us carry on Alexis' legacy and join us June 6, 2026.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K?
- Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K is a running event held in Winchester, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K?
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Winchester, KY at Winchester First Church of God, Winchester, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K
Jun 6, 2026