West End Retro Run
West End Retro Run is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Southaven, MS, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate The Original Southaven in the West End District. Take a step back-in-time. Journey to the 80s—together as part of our community’s huge leap forward with the Inaugural West End Retro Race 5K and Family Fun Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Starting at City Hall, race through Southaven’s civic corridor to Stateline Rd and wind through Carriage Hills, making your way back to Saucier Park for food, family activities, and live music.
Whether you're tackling the 5K or bringing the family for the 1K, this event promises a full day of retro-themed fun for all ages. Dig out your neon headbands, dust off your classic Walkman and Members Only Jackets, and join us for an unforgettable celebration that promises to become a cherished annual event.
West End District - Direct Community Impact
Proceeds directly support targeted revitalization efforts with 100% of event proceeds dedicated exclusively in Original Southaven initiatives—funding West End community space enhancements, public space improvements and greenway connections in our city’s founding district.
Help us bring the West End back to life—see you at the starting line!
Early Bird Entry fee: Register now and save Early Bird entry fees in effect until Monday, August 31st @ 11:59 PM. Be sure to pass this on your friends. See Registration Fee increase schedule below.
Team Discount: Create a team and when the 5th person joins all team members will get $5 credited back to their credit card.
You can Run for Free: You will be assigned a referral code when you register. For every (5) friends that sign up using your assigned referral code you will get $20 refunded to the credit card that you registered with up to the the amount of the registration fee that you were charged when you registered.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
69°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Southaven, MS
Population
55,531
as of 2023
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 6 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.
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West End Retro Run
Oct 31, 2026