Champion Paws 5K

10/24/2024

I’m so excited and happy to announce that our 2024 Champion Paws 5K was able to donate to Team Memphis Rescue & Support $2,524.00 after all race expenses paid!
I hope next year we can raise even more money and awareness for this wonderful rescue that puts a lot of love and effort into what they do!
If you would like to help us plan for next year’s race, I welcome you with open arms! ❤️

10/03/2024

Champion Paws 5K Race Announcement!

Early Packet Pickup

Friday 10/4/2024
Hollywood Feed
4864 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
4:30-7:00 p.m.

Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday 10/5/2024
Shelby Farms Park -Jones Pond Pavilion
6903 Great View Dr N
Memphis, TN US 38120
7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Race Day Parking

Parking is available across from the Shelby Farms Visitor’s Center.

Pre-Race Announcements
begins at 8:45 a.m.

Race Start Time 9:00 a.m.

We have a fantastic after party planned for you including live music by Sarah Spain! Chick-fil-A breakfast, Poppz drinks & cookies, vendor booths, and a Free Entry to Win Prizes!

Awards Ceremony will begin approximately at 10:00 a.m. Please stick around for the awards because you may place and receive a beautiful medal!

Prizes will be given after the awards ceremony. You must be present to win.

Runners with Dogs!
Once you cross the finish line, there will be a volunteer table where you provide your bib number, your dog’s name and gender. This is for the Top Dog Awards.

Shirt Exchange
If you want to exchange your shirt size please visit the registration table during the after party. We cannot promise we can accommodate your request, but we will try!

Restroom Facilities are available at the visitor’s center.

A Special Request
As runners we have a giving heart. I would like to invite you to bring a donation to the race to help those greatly affected by Hurricane Helene.
I am partnering with CrossPointe Church in this effort to provide water and basic necessities. If you would like to help, they will ensure that your donations get directly to the people who need them.

List for Hurricane Relief:
Gas Cans
Extension Chords
Kool-Aid/ Gatorade Powder
Non-Perishable Foods (Boxes or cans that can be opened without a can opener)
Diapers
Wipes
Formula
Sports Bras (All Sizes) NEW
Socks (All Genders and Sizes) NEW
Underwear (All Genders and Sizes) NEW
Cleaning Supplies - Mops/ Brooms
Pepto Bismol
Tylenol - Adult and Children’s
Aspirin
Advil - Adult and Children

Thank you again for supporting this race! We hope that you really enjoy it and we look forward to seeing you Saturday!

Sincerely,
Angi Ramsey
Owner / Race Event Manager
Midsouth Runners

10/03/2024

To everyone that plans on attending Champion Paws 5K THIS SATURDAY!
I need your help! Please consider bringing a donation to the race to help the hurricane victims of Helene.

I will be partnering with CrossPointe Church for this special need.

What began as CrossPointe Olive Branch "GO OUT Sunday," scheduled for this Sunday, has grown into a community-wide mission to “go love our neighbors” in Eastern Tennessee and Western Carolina, where people are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

If you would like to help those in need of water and basic necessities, they will ensure that your donations get directly to the people who need them. They have 18-wheelers ready and on hold to meet any transportation needs.

If you would like to help assist CrossPointe with their efforts in this aid, you can directly donate to them.

List for Hurricane Relief:

Gas Cans
Extension Chords
Kool-Aid/ Gatorade Powder
Non-Perishable Foods (Boxes or cans that can be opened without a can opener)
Diapers
Wipes
Formula
Sports Bras (All Sizes) NEW
Socks (All Genders and Sizes) NEW
Underwear (All Genders and Sizes) NEW
Cleaning Supplies - Mops/ Brooms
Pepto Bismol
Tylenol - Adult and Children’s
Aspirin
Advil - Adult and Children
Thanks!
Angi -Midsouth Runners

09/25/2024

Champion Paws 5K is a race route measured by Memphis Runners Track Club for USA Track & Field Certification! It’s a BEAUTIFUL race to run! It’s also Roxy approved!

Join us on race day, October 5th, 9:00 a.m., at Shelby Farms Park!
This race benefits Team Memphis Rescue & Support, a 501C3 non-profit all-breed rescue group that helps abandoned, neglected and lost pets. They are intensely devoted to helping pets find their forever home. Their existence depends on support from volunteers, fosters and donations. It's what makes saving animals possible!

Perks of our race!
• Finisher medals for participants
• Rewards for Overall Male & Female
• Rewards for Masters Male & Female
• Rewards for Grandmasters Male & Female
• Award medals for top 3 male & female
• Award medals for the top dog finishers
• Giveaways
• Vendors
• Live music by Sarah Spain
• Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits
• Wiseacre Cold Brew Coffee
• Gildan Race Performance Shirts
• Poppz Drinks & Sweets

09/02/2024

RACE DAY IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!

A DISCOUNT CODE IS GOOD THROUGH TODAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024!

USE MIDSOUTHRUNNERS24 AT CHECKOUT!

OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. AT SHELBY FARMS PARK.

HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/TN/MEMPHIS/CHAMPIONPAWS5K

09/02/2024

08/28/2024

I have another WONDERFUL announcement! We welcome Poppz Drinks and Sweets as a brand new sponsor for the Champion Paws 5K!
They have such yummy tasting drinks and cookies and they will be there on RACE DAY!!
If you want to try them sooner, be sure to stop by their Carriage Crossing Mall Collierville TN location!

We can’t wait to see everyone on race day!
Register today if you haven’t already!
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/ChampionPaws5K

08/21/2024

You spoke, we listened!
You can now choose a long sleeve or a short sleeve option when you run Champion Paws 5K!
If you’ve already registered and want to swap to the short sleeve, you can! The site is set up to allow you to make the change yourself through August 31st!

Please register before September 1st to make sure you get the size and style of shirt you want!!

Register today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/ChampionPaws5K
Midsouth Runners
The Champion Farm
Team Memphis Rescue & Support

07/30/2024

Get registered!
Race day is going to be great!
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Memphis/ChampionPaws5K

04/04/2024

We are excited about our FINISHER MEDALS for Champion Paws 5K!
You can register at www.runsignup.com!

04/02/2024

Announcement!!!

AWARD MEDALS FOR CHAMPION PAWS 5K!
Overall Winners: Male & Female
Masters 40+ : Male & Female
Grandmasters 50+ : Male & Female

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners -Top 3 Male and Female
Age 9 (and 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+

10/15/2023

Our goal for the Champion Paws 5K was to help Opal's Barn, Inc to purchase a new hay storage building. It hurts my heart to say that we did not profit enough to cover the cost once race expenses were covered. If you would like to make a donation to help us raise the remaining funds, it would mean the world to us!

Opal’s Barn is an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program (local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) provides horse interaction to people with varied abilities. The current program focuses on children who have been impacted by the foster care system.

Donations can be mailed or accepted online:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MS/OliveBranch/ChampionPaws5K
Message me if you would like to mail your donation.

Thank you for your consideration and support!
Midsouth Runners

The Champion Paws 5K is on Thursday October 12, 2023 to Saturday October 5, 2024. It includes the following events: Champion Paws 5K 2024, Spirit Runner- Non-Runner Participant 2024, Vendor Booths 2024, and Champion Paws 5K VIRTUAL RUN- October 12, 2023 through October 31, 2023.

10/15/2023

The online store is set up!
Buy your 2023 Champion Paws 5K t-shirt to show your support for Opal's Barn!
Purchase your shirt here!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/MS/OliveBranch/ChampionPaws5K

10/15/2023

Hi everyone!
I have a good bit of race shirts left over from Champion Paws 5K. If you would like to buy one and still help support Opal’s Barn, please let me know. They are really nice long sleeve shirts for only $15.00.

If you would like to participate in the virtual walk or run you will get the shirt, race swag, and finisher’s medal. There will be winners announced for the top 3 fastest participants.
Coupon for the virtual race is $5.00 off. Use MS23.
Thanks!
Message with any questions!

10/12/2023

Champion Paws 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK!!!
October 12, 2023 through October 31, 2023

If you missed race day, participate in our virtual run/walk challenge from October 12th through October 31st!

You will receive a t-shirt, finisher's medal, and additional swag! (Shirts are while supplies last.)

The top 3 fastest participants will receive an award!

Complete your run/walk between 10/12/23 through 10/31/23, upload your results, and the winners will be announced on November 2, 2023!

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Opal's Barn, Inc!

You can opt for your t-shirt and race swag to be mailed with shipping costs, or you can come by Mississippi Ale House on 10/28/2023 between 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MS/OliveBranch/ChampionPaws5K -773431

10/08/2023

Performance by Sarah Spain!
Champion Paws 5K

10/08/2023

Champion Paws 5K October 7, 2023
More pictures to come!🐾🐕🦮🐕‍🦺