Description
On April 4, 1968, American clergyman and civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr, was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The Civil Rights Race Series will commemorate this tragic moment in history. Runners and walkers will be able to see the actual balcony where Martin Luther King, Jr was standing when he was assassinated. This race is part of the Civil Rights Race Series presented by WJR Club.
Place
Memphis, TN US 38103
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.wjrclub.com.
Race Contact Info
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Race Information
For more detailed information about this race, including hotel registration information, please download the Race Information Packet. Hotel registration for this event will open on Friday, September 21, 2018.
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Packet Pick Up and in-person registration
Friday, April 26th form 8am to 8pm.
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel (click here for website)
250 North Main Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Saturday, April 27 from 5:30 am until 6:30 am. (Race start 7:00 am)
National Civil Rights Museum (Race Start and Finish) (click here for website)
450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, TN 38103
Awards -- OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS (NO DUPLICATION)
For both the Half Marathon & 5K:
Overalls 1st, 2nd , 3rd (Male & Female)
Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd , 3rd (Male & Female)
1 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & over
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