Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- June 25–27, 2026
- Location
- 3301 Sango Rd, Clarksville, TN
- Distance
- 5K (Timed) · 1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed) · Virtual 5K - NO Participation Medal & Tshirt & more
From the Organizer
We are bringing the Wilma Rudolph 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk back for 2026!!
When: Saturday June 27, 2026
5K starts at 7:00am
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30am
Where: Sango United Methodist Church (3301 Sango Rd Clarksville, TN 37043)
Registration Options Include:
- In-person 5K (timed)
- In-person Fun Run/Walk (NOT timed)
- Virtual 5K NO Medal and T-shirt
- Virtual 5K WITH Medal and T-shirt
- Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk NO Medal and T-shirt
- Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk WITH Medal and T-Shirt
Virtual results must be submitted between 6/25/2026 8:00am and 6/27/2026 5:00pm
Must register by 11:59pm 5/31/2026 to receive t-shirt and medal!
Registration fees primarily go towards the Mike O'Hara Memorial Scholarship we offer annually to local graduating high school students and help us cover the cost of putting this event on. If there is anything remaining from registration fees and sponsors/donors, it will go towards miscellaneous nonprofit organization club fees (hosting the Pass the Turkey Fundraiser Run, our RRCA annual membership that allows us to host events, supplies needed for our volunteer projects, equipment maintenance, etc).
If you are a due-paying member of Clarksville Running Club you receive $5 off registration! To learn more about what CRC is and to see all other benefits due-paying members receive, please check out our website at www.clarksvillerunningclub.com
Map for 5K: https://www.strava.com/routes/3438248825250668890
Map for 1-Mile: https://www.strava.com/routes/3438248825253212506
Packet Pick-Up will be available Friday June 26 at Fleet Feet (449 Warfield Blvd. Suite G Clarksville, TN 37043) 11:30am-1:00pm and 3:30pm-6:00pm.
For the in-person timed 5K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Males and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Females will receive special recognition!
There will be festivities following the race from food trucks to raffles to booths to visit, so be ready for a fun time!
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
89°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clarksville Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clarksville, TN
Population
171,897
as of 2023
Elevation
495 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 47 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- June 25–27, 2026
- Location
- 3301 Sango Rd, Clarksville, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is a running race held in Clarksville, Tennessee on June 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee at 3301 Sango Rd, Clarksville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wilma Rudolph 5K & 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
Jun 25, 2026