
From the Organizer
The Navy and Marine Corps Freedom 5K celebrates the birthdays of our Sea Services and honors the sacrifices of those who have gone before us to support and defend our freedom this Veterans Day.
Registration will be open until November 14th at 11:59 PM.
Thank you for joining The University of Memphis Gold Company in building everlasting camaraderie as our Naval Services celebrate another year and as we pay tribute to the sacrifices of our Veterans.
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
72°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
629,063
as of 2023
Elevation
248 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
Navy and Marine Corps Freedom 5K
Oct 24, 2026