Trail Running calendar near Hernando 2026-2027

A trail event at Shelby Farms Park offering 5- and 10-mile options on the Tour de Wolf singletrack. The race is cupless with water-only aid stations, chip timing, free participant photos, and no refunds.

A 7 miler and half marathon on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis using mostly flat singletrack. The event features stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, custom finisher medals, and awards for overall and age group placings.

Trail race in Hernando, Mississippi offering 25K (two loops) and 51K (four loops) on single-track trails with aid stations and local trail support.

A Backyard Ultra in Eads, TN on September 26, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains.

Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.

A charity 5K at Shelby Farms Park on October 4, 2026, benefiting the Dorothy Day House with 5K, cross country team, and kids run options.

A 3.1 mile community run through Overton Park where dogs are welcome and proceeds support Dogs 2nd Chance rescue in the Mid-South.

On October 17, 2026 in Pocahontas, TN, Walking Tall stages 25K and 50K trail races at Big Hill Pond State Park, featuring a climbable fire tower and a half mile swamp boardwalk, with proceeds going to park charities.

Field Fest features a 5K trail run and a kids one mile fun run at the University of Mississippi Field Station with food trucks, music, science activities, and fundraising for the University Research Foundation.

A multi-distance trail event at the Wolf River Refuge Trailhead in Memphis built around a 14 mile loop. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier and aid stations appear roughly every four to five miles.

Trail races of 10K and 20K through Trace State Park near Belden MS featuring single-track trails, aid stations, swag, and support for Mississippi state parks.

A 36 hour timed trail run on a 4 mile loop at Wolf River Refuge in Memphis from December 31 to January 1, 2027. Awards include buckles, a finisher medal, a fleece hoodie and $500 top prizes for most miles.

Trail races at Village Creek State Park near Wynne AR offering 10K and 25K on multi use trails with creeks, ridgelines, aid stations; 25K has a 6 hour time limit.

The Viper 300 will take place in Lakeland from Monday 8 March 2027 to Sunday 14 March 2027. You can run between 25 and 300 miles.

A multi-distance fundraising event at Shelby Farms Park on April 3, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50K, 50K relay and 10K races. Proceeds support Cancer Kickers Soccer Club to provide soccer kits for children with cancer.

A 24 hour challenge at Shelby Farms where runners complete ten 5k segments spaced every 2.5 hours, including night running that requires illumination. Initial registration is limited to 200 with a waitlist for additional spots.