We are excited to announce that the 19th annual Memorial Day Classic 5K & 1-mile family fun-run/walk will be happening on May 25, 2026 at Drakes Creek Park, Hendersonville, TN. We also have a virtual option as well! Here’s how it works: 1. All participants are strongly encouraged to register by May 21 at 5pm to be eligible to pick up your race bibs and race t-shirts at Sumner County YMCA on Friday, May 22 from 5-7pm or Saturday, May 23 from 8am-1pm. All VIRTUAL race participants must pick up their t-shirts at these times. They will not be available on race day. 2. Packet Pickup will be available beginning at 6am on race day. 3. Registration is available online ONLY at TheMemorialDayClassic.com. 4. Opening Ceremonies will be held at the finish line at 7am sharp. The Hendersonville Fire Department will help us honor our brave veterans during the opening ceremonies. 5. Races will have a gun start at the following times 5K 7:30am and 1 Mile 8:30am. The 5K is chip timed. The 1 Mile is a FUN
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hendersonville, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
