Trail Running calendar near New Albany 2025-2026

Trail of Fears in Jackson TN is the oldest continuous Last Runner Standing trail race where athletes loop a 4.3 mile trail each hour and anyone who misses the bell is out. Finish faster for more rest as laps repeat until one runner remains.

Kick off the new year with the NovonaRun Start Fast 5K on January 3, 2026 in New Albany, Mississippi. Enjoy a flat, smooth park loop, finisher medal and postrace awards for top finishers.

Tackle rugged single track in Meeman Shelby Forest with 50K or 25K options on January 17, 2026. Enjoy challenging terrain, scenic trails, and aid stations along the way with finisher medals and proceeds supporting trail upkeep.

Join the 15th annual Mike Cooley Overton Park 10K Trail Race in Memphis on January 31, 2026 for a scenic run through The Links at Overton Park. All net proceeds support park trails and quirky gnome awards await top finishers.

Distances range from 25K to 300 mile on a scenic 33.4 mile loop through Shelby Farms Park, passing lakes, woods and a resident buffalo herd. Live tracking supports the 300 and 200 mile races and pacers and crew are allowed at main aid stati..

Run the Blue Bonnet Trailblazer in Columbus Mississippi above the Tombigbee River, with gentle hills and riverside paths for a scenic 5K or 1 mile. Decorate a spring bonnet and register by April 6 to guarantee a race shirt.

Discover the Greenway 5K+ Discover the Greenway 5K+ is scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. The event is listed at the Wolf River Greenway - Shady Grove Trailhead on Humphreys Boulevard. The event is organized as a run/walk co..

Mamba 100 is a multi distance trail race near Memphis on a fast 14 mile single track loop, offering races up to 100 miles. The 100 mile distance is a Western States qualifier, with two staffed aid stations and a friendly ultra atmosphere.