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City / State:
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Memphis, TN
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Event Name:
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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81575 2009/Y0851
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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10K, 5K - 1+
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Description:
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The 10K trail highlights the many scenic areas of downtown Memphis, Beale St., the Lorraine Motel/Civil Rights Museum, The Bluffs residential area, and the riverwalk along the Mississippi River and is entirely on paved surfaces. Strollers & wheelchairs should have little difficulty but will have to detour a set of steps and one steep hill at the beginning of the walk and a set up steps on the Bluff Walk (continue to end of Bluff Walk, then down to th riverfront near Union). On weekends in May you may need to find alternate parking near Visitors Center. due to Memphis In May Celebration at park along the river. Pets are not allowed inside buildings. 5K trail is the first part of the 10K trail (same Special Programs as 10K). The 5K trail covers the downtown area, Beale St., and a portion of the waterfront.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: easy | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Artistic Heritage, Authors and Literary Landmarks, Courthouses, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Honoring Law Enforcement, Museums, Riverwalk America, Veteran Memorials
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Start Times:
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Location:
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Inbalance Fitness (formerly Harbor of Health Fitness Center)
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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718 Harbor Bend Rd. (Harbor Town area). From I-40 eastbound use the first exit after crossing the Mississippi River (Riverside/Front St.). Stay in left lane, turn left on Front St. Go to A.W. Willis Ave., turn left and cross the bridge. Turn right on Island Dr. (no sign). Turn right at sign for Miss Cordelia's Grocery (shortly after you turn on Island Dr.). Bear right to stop sign, turn left. Inbalance Fitness is on the right, parking lot across the street adjacent to Miss Cordelia's Grocery & Deli (alternate state point). From I-40 westbound, use exit 1-A (Second/Third St.). Turn left on Third to Auction, turn left and follow above directions to start. Check in at the start point and drive to the Visitors Center on Riverside Drive (1.6 miles). Both trails start at the Visitor Center (TN Welcome Center). Ask for the Walk box at the front desk at Inbalance Fitness or ask the cashier for the box at Miss Cordelia's, open 7:00AM-10:PM 7 days a week (901.526.4772).
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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We recommend using Miss Cordelia's Grocery & Deli (alternate location) as their daily hours are better.
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Host Club:
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Columbus Wellness Walkers
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Contact:
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Connie Cummings (901) 834-1285
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Website:
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No website for this event.
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E-Mail Contact:
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cbussell@crh.org
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