2026 State Games of Tennessee 5K Races

The State Games of Tennessee 5K Races offer two 5K events in Jackson, Tennessee, as part of the state’s annual multi-sport games. Participants can select a road race starting at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Jackson or a trail run at Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield, near the city. The races accommodate a broad range of participants, with divisions from age 9 and under up to 80, plus open entry for various ages and skill levels. The road course begins on New Market Street and circles the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. The trail race takes place within Pugh Bourne Park. Athletes travel from across Tennessee. The event awards medals—gold, silver, and bronze—in each age division, rather than focusing solely on overall winners. Road 5K medalists also qualify for the State Games of America, connecting the local race to a larger multi-state competition.