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Murph’s Fun Run

Fun Run

Walk, run, skip or hop!

Kids of all abilities are invited to participate in Murph’s Fun Run on the morning of the half marathon. All fun run participants will receive a cool t-shirt, an official race number, a finisher’s medal and refreshments. Afterwards, stay and play in the Kids’ Fun Area and cheer on the half marathon runners as they finish.

Fun Run Details

Murph's Fun RunTime: 7:15 (after the last half marathon runner crosses the Start Line)

Ages: 6 – 13 on race day

Distance: 1 Mile

Limit: 250 participants

Fee: $15

Time limit: Participants must be able to finish the course within 30 minutes.

Registration: A link for online registration will be available on this site June 1, 2012.

A mail-in form will also be available to download here, and at Fleet Feet Sports, Sports*Com (map), Patterson Community Center (map), and Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation office at Barfield Crescent Park (map).

Fun Run Participants may pick up their race packet (t-shirt, race number and goody bag) during the half marathon Packet Pickup days and times.

Start: In the MTSU Greenland Drive parking lot next to the outdoor track (map)

Course: Start in the parking lot and run up Old Lascassas about half a mile, turn around and come back to finish on the MTSU track just like the half marathoners! (map)

Kids’ Fun Area: Located inside the track & soccer stadium, the fun area features free inflatable houses to jump in, face painting and balloon animals. ALL children are welcome (not just the Fun Run participants), and we encourage you to stay and cheer on the half marathon runners and wheelchair participants as they finish. They could be an inspiration for your young runner! (map)

Spirit Contest: The child with the most spirit will win the Spirit Award after the race in the Kids’ Fun Area. Wear a crazy (but safe to run in) costume, paint your face, wear bunny ears, pin a sign to your back, be a good sport…have fun!

Frequently Asked Questions

May I run with my child?

  • Race volunteers will line the course for your child’s safety; however, you may run with your child if you want to. Please stay to the side of the course.

    • Will there be awards for the top finishers?

  • Because this run is just for fun, EVERY child will receive a medal at the finish line.

    • Will the younger kids be running with the older kids?

  • This year we will divide the Start into 2 age groups. Ages 10 – 13 will go first, then we’ll have another start for ages 6-9.

    • How will I find my child at the finish?

  • Parents will have a great view of the kids finish line in the Kids Fun Area. This is also a great place to take photos as they enter the MTSU track. Parents are not allowed on the track; your child will be directed to the Kids’ Fun Area by event officials where you can congratulation them on their success!

    • Murph

    Adventures in Murphry’s Burrow

    I am so ‘hoppy’ to be the face of the Murfreesboro Fun Run! Even with the hectic life of a celebrity, I try to stay healthy and to let children know how important it is to eat right and get plenty of exercise. I guess I am the obvious choice for spokesbunny since I run everywhere I go! It is going to be so much fun and everyone is welcomed….except for tortoises (due to their unfair advantage and secret ninja skills).-Murph
    Murph is the host of the national award winning children’s educational television program Adventures in Murphry’s Burrow which airs on the cable access channel City 3.
    Now in its eighth season, the series is a winning collaboration between Murfreesboro City Schools, City 3, and series creator, Nancy Phillips.
    Tune in weekdays at 3:30 p.m. and weekends at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the newest episode.