Forrest Spence 5K

The Forrest Spence 5K is an annual running event held at Mullins Station Event Field in Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, Tennessee. The 18th edition is scheduled for August 23, 2025. This family-friendly event features a 5K race along with a 100-yard dash and a 1-mile fun run for children, creating a festive atmosphere with games, bounce houses, food, awards, and door prizes.

The race supports the Forrest Spence Fund, a nonprofit aiding families of critically or chronically ill children in the Mid-South. Participants can join in person or virtually, with all virtual runners eligible for prize drawings. The event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and sponsored by Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.