9th Annual Forrest Spence 5K at Memphis Botanic Garden

Features a 5K, food, door prizes, music, one-mile fun run, 100-yard dash, and a children's activity area with bounce houses, slides, face painting, and games. 5K starts at 8 a.m. 100 Yard Dash for kids ages 8 and under starts at 9 a.m. One-mile fun run for kids 12 and under begins at 9:05 a.m. Strollers welcome.

Day of Race: $30 for 5K . $20 for One-mile Fun Run. $15 for Ghost Runner. Benefits Forrest Spence 5K that raises funds for non-medical needs of critically/chronically ill children and their families. Online registration and early discounts available through August 25. Register online at http://www.forrestspencefund.org