From the Organizer
STANDING IN FAITH WITH AMIE
JOIN US FOR THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS WALK/RUN 5K IN FAITH AND SUPPORT FOR AMIE. FOR THE PAST YEAR SHE HAS COURAGEOUSLY BATTLED STAGE 3 BREAST CANCER THAT HAS NOW PROGRESSED TO STAGE 4 WHILE CONTINUING TO WORK, SERVE GOD, AND UPFLIFT HER FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WITH GRACE, STRENGTH, AND UNWAVERING FAITH.
THIS EVENT IS MORE THAN A WALK OR RUN- IT IS A NIGHT OF PRAYER, COMMUNITY, HOPE AND LIGHT.
TOGETHER WE WILL SURROUND AMIE WITH ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE, AND SUPPORT DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME.
"THE LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS AND THE DARKNESS HAS NOT OVERCOME" JOHN 1:5
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Henderson 4 W, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,349
as of 2023
Elevation
406 ft
Nearest Airport
MKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 80 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS GLOW WALK/RUN 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS GLOW WALK/RUN 5K
Jun 20, 2026