Sat, May 15, 2027

22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K

Hernando, MS

Opens Mar 19, 202722nd annual

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Mar 31, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K

This race runs alongside an arts and crafts festival in Hernando, so the course has a lively backdrop. It is named for a local fitness center owner who organized the event for years before her death, and the memorial feel is real without being heavy. The Optimist Club puts the proceeds toward youth scholarships and leadership programs in town.

The race is connected to a larger festival day, so expect activity around the start and finish areas beyond the usual running crowd. Families watching from the festival grounds give the finish line more atmosphere than a standalone road race typically has.

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22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

119finishers

16:29winner

31:05median

51:03cutoff

Top 3: Jackson Dickerson (16:29) · Aaron Richardson (17:14) · Autry Foster (17:14)

The 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K is in its 22nd year.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/15/2027 07:30$25

3.1 Miles5/15/2027 07:30Free

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K

Will I finish last at the 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (119 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 22nd Annual Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:29 while the median finisher took 31:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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