Science Club 8th Annual Earth Day Dash 5K Run/Walk April 17, 2026

Hello Everyone! Southwest Tennessee Community College Science Club will host our 8th Annual Earth Day Dash 5K Run/Walk on our beautiful Macon Cove Campus.

Theme: Our Power Our Planet: Memphis Clean Water

What: This event is to bring awareness to environmental issues locally and globally. The 5K route will be on the college campus. After the race, you will have to opportunity browse our expo of local environmental organizations and student organizations.

When: Friday April 17, 2026 in person. Registration will begin at 8:15am. Completing registration through this platform, you are agreeing to the waiver/hold harmless agreement.

You can download and complete hold harmless forms and bring with you the day of the event.

Race will begin at 9:00am.

Where: Starting line is located between the Fulton Building and Nabors Building at the clock on Macon Cove campus. (view map below)

COST: $10, which includes your official race bib.

Commemorative t-shirts are available for purchase. Commemorative shirts and race bibs will available for pick up prior to the event. If you decide not to purchase a commemorative shirt, you will be able to pick up your race bib the morning of the event.

Commemorative t-shirts are available for purchase until March 23, 2026.

Waiver Form

Each runner will need to fill out a waiver in order to participate. Please download the waiver, fill it out, and bring it to the race.

Click here to download the waiver.

Waiver/Disclaimer

Partaking in a fitness challenge is no mean feat, please be aware of your fitness levels and don't put yourself under any unnecessary strain that could cause yourself injury.

Weather and surface conditions change sometimes on an hourly basis. Please be cognizant of your surroundings and be prepared for any eventuality.

In signing up for and paying the entry fee you indemnify the Science Club and Southwest Tennessee Community College and will not hold them or anyone associated with accountable for any accident or injury to yourself or others or damage to property, personal or other while partaking in this physical event.

Earth Day 5K Dash Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? We need volunteers to make this a safe and exciting event. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the Earth Day Dash 5K volunteer form by April 8, 2026. Volunteer Form

For more information about the race, contact Joyce Johnson at [email protected] or (901) 333-6057 or Rosie Taylor at [email protected] or (901) 333-6466.

Race Map

Commemorative T-shirts sales will be closed after March 23, 2026.

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