Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Bartlett, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Tennessee ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bartlett runs 42:17, about 13:37 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 47:22 and men in 38:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, TN 38134
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:18 or better, the top quarter in 28:10, and half the field in 34:57; the last tenth came in after 54:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:48 | 23:46 |
| 30-39 | 36:05 | 27:35 |
| 40-49 | 42:36 | 32:10 |
| 50-59 | 38:08 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 48 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 145 to 75 finishers, and the median time rose from 24:10 to 34:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 (-29%) | 34:57 | under 24:18 | 21:24 |
| 2024 | 106 (-28%) | 34:21 | under 23:58 | 17:18 |
| 2023 | 148 (+2%) | 37:17 | under 24:53 | 21:38 |
| 2022 | 145 | 24:10 | under 18:31 | 14:24 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Tennessee 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:10, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, TN 38134Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 280 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Tennessee ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 75 runners finished the Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K Celebration - 5K; the median finish was 34:57 and the winner ran 21:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:10, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, TN 38134.
From the organizers
Join us for the 10th annual Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K on October 3rd!
Every year this race honors the legacy of Judge Marr, a beloved Bartlett community member who served as a Bartlett Judge for more than 40 years. He was also known as Coach Freeman for the Rhodes Track & Field team!
This family friendly event supports the future of our Bartlett High Girls Wrestling Team! They made West TN history last season with a 3rd place finish at state. Let’s see them go even further this year!