Ryan Burnett Memorial 5K 2026

The race.

The Ryan Burnett Memorial 5K takes place September 19, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at the Cookeville Cross Country Facility in Cookeville, Tennessee. The event includes a 5K race over paved roads and grass course, a 3.1-mile option, a kids fun run, and a virtual run with t-shirt. Packet pickup occurs the day before from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and race morning from 6:15 to 7:00 a.m. at the Cross Country Pavilion. Finishers receive t-shirts, and door prizes and awards are awarded. Additional races for middle school and high school runners begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue through 10:40 a.m.