Women Run Walk Memphis Program & Graduation 5K
The 2026 Women Run Walk Memphis, presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club, is a supportive training program designed for women of all fitness levels—from walkers and brand-new runners to experienced runners looking to improve their pace and performance. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your running to the next level, WRWM provides coaching, training plans, and a welcoming community to help you reach your goals. Participants train together throughout the summer and celebrate their progress by completing the WRWM Graduation 5K at the end of the program.
Program Details
Registration Fees:
$40: March 16 – June 22
$45: June 23 – July 20
Registration closes midnight July 21 or when the program reaches capacity (1,200 participants), whichever comes first.
Registration Includes:
WRWM Expo access
Weekly Monday night training sessions
WRWM technical t-shirt or tank
Entry into the Graduation 5K
Participants must be female and age 10 or older.
Key Dates
WRWM Expo
June 22 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Shelby Farms Park – Jones Pond Pavilion (across from the Visitors Center)
At the Expo you can: Pick up program information, Meet coaches and group leaders, Ask questions about training, Visit sponsors and vendors, Learn about proper running shoes and apparel, Purchase technical running gear.
First Training Session
July 6 | 6:30 PM (Arrive early for announcements)
Training sessions are held Monday evenings July through August. There will be no training on Labor Day, and the final in-person training session will be August 31. Each participant will follow a pacing-based training plan appropriate for their group: Walkers, Beginning Runners, Intermediate Runners, Advanced Runners. If you need to miss a session, you can still stay on track by following your group’s weekly training plan.
Training Topics
Throughout the program, participants will learn valuable information to help them train safely and effectively, including:
- Choosing the right training program
- Proper running form
- Nutrition and hydration
- Warm-up, cool-down, and stretching techniques
- The importance of proper shoes and technical clothing
- How to maximize performance and prevent injury
WRWM Graduation 5K
Saturday, September 12 | 8:00 AM
Hope Church
8500 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
The Graduation 5K is a participants-only race and celebrates the accomplishments of everyone who completed the training program.
Stay Connected
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