About Us
Running is our passion, and we love sharing Memphis’ rich history with visitors to our hometown. So we decided to mesh the two for a truly unique
and active way to see the city. Whether it’s your first time visiting or a regular stop in your travels, you’ll find that a guided running tour can not only keep you active during your trip, but allow you the chance to see things from a different perspective.
Founded by John & Crissy Lintner in 2010, Rockin' Running Tours is now managed by Mel Baddorf. Read more about Mel below!
About Your Guide
Mel Baddorf, manager/guide
Running has been a big part of Mel's life for almost 20 years, but for most of that time he was a spectator. His two younger sons ran on state championship high school cross country teams, competed in multiple high school state track meets and both attended college on running scholarships - and he was there to support them every step of the way. It wasn't until he opened a fitness club in Germantown, lost 70 pounds and got in shape that he started running himself. The fitness club is gone now, but Mel has continued his love for running and regularly competes in area 5K races.
Mel was the founder and director of the Hope Elite Running Camp and has served as co-director of the Hope 5K Race for the past six years. Combining his love for running with his love for his adopted home of Memphis, Mel enjoys his role of guide for Rockin' Running Tours.
Mel Baddorf, manager/guide
Running has been a big part of Mel's life for almost 20 years, but for most of that time he was a spectator. His two younger sons ran on state championship high school cross country teams, competed in multiple high school state track meets and both attended college on running scholarships - and he was there to support them every step of the way. It wasn't until he opened a fitness club in Germantown, lost 70 pounds and got in shape that he started running himself. The fitness club is gone now, but Mel has continued his love for running and regularly competes in area 5K races.
Mel was the founder and director of the Hope Elite Running Camp and has served as co-director of the Hope 5K Race for the past six years. Combining his love for running with his love for his adopted home of Memphis, Mel enjoys his role of guide for Rockin' Running Tours.
