Trail Running calendar near Memphis 2025-2026

The Samar 4 and 8 Miler is a trail running event held in Memphis, Tennessee, on the scenic Wolf River Trails, part of the expansive Shelby Farms Park. The race offers two distances—4 and 8 miles—on mostly flat, runnable single-track trails suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The co..

The Celebrate Munford 5K Run, Roll & Stroll is an annual event held at Centennial Park in Munford, Tennessee. This family-friendly race features a 5K run and a fun walk, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. The event offers a supportive and festive atmosphere, with awards for top finish..

The Caspian 10 Miler, held in Cordova, Tennessee, takes place on the scenic Tour De Wolf Trails within Shelby Farms Park. The course features a 5-mile loop of mostly single-track dirt trails with roots, some elevation gain, open grassy fields, gravel roads, and dirt paths. Runners complete two loops..

The King Half Marathon and 7-miler take place on the scenic Wolf River Trails in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring mostly flat, runnable single-track paths. The event serves as a preview of the Mamba 100 race, sharing the same loop with slight distance adjustments. Runners experience a supportive atmosp..

The West Tennessee Trail Run is an annual event held at International Harvester Managerial Park in Lakeland, TN. It features a 3-mile trail run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk, promoting stormwater education and showcasing green infrastructure efforts in West Tennessee. Participants can enjoy a Water..

The Wolfman Trail Race and Duathlon take place in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring multiple distances including 21, 14, 7, and 3-mile trail runs, as well as an individual duathlon with a 6-mile bike and 3-mile run course. All events start and finish under the Walnut Grove Bridge near the BMX Track, uti..

The Horton Trail Race is a family-friendly nighttime running event held at Shelby Farms Cross Country Course in Memphis, Tennessee. It features a 2K Fun Run and a 5K Trail Race, both designed to accommodate runners of various ages and skill levels. Participants can choose between options that includ..

The Walking Tall 50/25K is a trail running event held at Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, Tennessee. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers two distances: a 50K (31 miles) and a 25K (15.5 miles), primarily on single-track trails with minimal park road sections. Unique features include clim..

The Cotton Pickin 50K is a certified ultramarathon held in Mercer, Tennessee, starting and finishing at the historic Mercer Cotton Gin. The course features a mix of rolling hills on blacktop roads during the first half, transitioning to a very flat terrain of gravel and blacktop roads in the second..

The Mamba 100 in Memphis, TN, is a premier ultramarathon event featuring distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 25K. The race takes place on a fast, scenic 14.35-mile loop along the Wolf River, primarily on single-track trails with low elevation gain, designed for speed and fun. The event offers a v..

The Birdeye Run, held in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, is a unique running event featuring a 17-mile point-to-point race from Harrisburg back to a farm, a 5k trail run on handbuilt single-track, and a flat 1-mile run on a groomed pasture path. Part of the Birdeye Gravel Festival, the event combines runni..

The Moccasin 24 is a unique ultrarunning event held in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring a 24-hour run on a 4-mile loop course along the scenic Wolf River Trails. Runners can complete as many miles as they wish within the 24-hour period, starting at any time during the event. The course is decorated wit..

The Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run takes place at Village Creek State Park near Wynne, Arkansas, a scenic area featuring nearly 7,000 acres and over 26 miles of multi-use trails atop Crowley’s Ridge. The event offers two distances: a 10K and a 25K, both out-and-back courses with challenging terrain..

The Viper 300 is an ultra-endurance trail running event held in Shelby Farms Park, Cordova, Tennessee, featuring race distances of 300, 200, and 100 miles, as well as 53K and 25K options. The course consists of a challenging 33.4-mile loop combining paved paths and single-track trails through scenic..