Tennessee · 50K
Death by 5k Memphis
Death by 5k Memphis is a 50K event held in Memphis, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Race day
- April 10, 2027
- Location
- Memphis, TN
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Distances
- 50K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Death by 5k Memphis
Death by 5k is returning to Memphis for year 6! RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep d…
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Death by 5k Memphis: common questions
- When is the Death by 5k Memphis?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Where is the Death by 5k Memphis held?
- In Memphis, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Death by 5k Memphis offer?
- 50K.
- How do I register for the Death by 5k Memphis?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Death by 5k Memphis?
- Yes — registration is open. $155 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Death by 5k Memphis start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Death by 5k Memphis?
- Loop course; Trail surface.
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