2026 State Games of Tennessee 5K Races

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Jackson, TN; 91 New Market St. Jackson TN for the Road Race and 343 Oakfield Road, Oakfield TN for the Trail Race, 38301
Type: RUN

At a glance

Compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in the State Games of Tennessee 5K, with a chance to qualify for the State Games of America.

Scenic
Competitive

Join the State Games of Tennessee for their annual multi-sport event, welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels. This 5K race offers a chance to compete, connect, and celebrate athletic spirit in a supportive environment. Choose between a road race through historic downtown Jackson and a scenic loop around the University of Memphis Lambuth campus, or a trail run at Pugh Bourne Park. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded in each age division, with medalists qualifying for the bi-annual State Games of America.

What to expect

Experience two distinct 5K options: a road race exploring historic downtown Jackson and the scenic Lambuth campus, or a trail run at Pugh Bourne Park.
Compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals across various age divisions.
This event fosters a supportive environment for athletes of all skill levels.

Standout details

Qualify for State Games of America
Gold, Silver, Bronze medals awarded
Two distinct 5K courses (road & trail)
Open to all ages and skill levels

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 7:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CST · Closes Jun 14, 2026, 2:45 AM CDT
5K
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 8:00 PM CST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 3:59 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure

Mostly trail
Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Mixed
Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Join us for the State Games of Tennessee, an annual multi-sport event bringing together athletes from across the state to compete, connect, and celebrate the spirit of competition. Open to all ages and skill levels, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your abilities in an exciting and supportive environment.

Awards

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in each age division.

5K Road Race

Start Location: Downtown Jackson at the Farmer's Market (91 New Market St. Jackson, TN) Race Course: Experience the charm of historic downtown Jackson and the scenic yet challenging loop around the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in each age division. Medalists qualify for the bi-annual State Games of America !

5K Trail Run

Start Location: Pugh Bourne Park (343 Oakfield Road, Oakfield TN)

Age Groups for both races:

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

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