
From the Organizer
Join us for the State Games of Tennessee, an annual multi-sport event bringing together athletes from across the state to compete, connect, and celebrate the spirit of competition. Open to all ages and skill levels, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your abilities in an exciting and supportive environment.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in each age division.
Start Location: Downtown Jackson at the Farmer's Market (91 New Market St. Jackson, TN)
Race Course: Experience the charm of historic downtown Jackson and the scenic yet challenging loop around the University of Memphis Lambuth campus.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in each age division.
Medalists qualify for the bi-annual State Games of America!
Start Location: Pugh Bourne Park (343 Oakfield Road, Oakfield TN)
9 & 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
71°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
32%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
Population
68,098
as of 2023
Elevation
383 ft
Nearest Airport
MKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 State Games of Tennessee 5K Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 State Games of Tennessee 5K Races
Jun 13, 2026