Trail Running calendar near Memphis 2026-2027

A 3.5 mile run and walk along the Wolf River Greenway at the Shady Grove Trailhead in Memphis. The event highlights the trail route and supports efforts to protect the Wolf River and nearby ecosystems.

Trail 5K and 10K on the Tour De Wolf Trails in Shelby Farms Park featuring winding singletrack, lake views, water stations, finisher medals, and a cupless format.

A trail marathon in Jackson, TN on June 13, 2026. The course is a 3.75 mile loop run seven times and it opens a five-day Jackal marathon series.

Part of a five day Jackal series in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13 to 17, 2026, the Backass Jackal Trail Marathon is run on 100% wooded looped trails with loops reported between 2.65 and 5.25 miles.

Asphalt Jackal Marathon and Half Marathon take place June 15, 2026 in and around Jackson, Tennessee. The course is flat and paved and the event is one race in a five day Jackal marathon series.

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

A trail race on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis with a 4 mile loop option and an 8 mile two loop option, chip timing, a single aid station at the trailhead, and nearby RV camping and parking.

A trail race at Shelby Farms Park in Cordova TN with 5-mile and 10-mile options on the Tour de Wolf singletrack. The event is cupless and chip timed, with multiple water stations, packet pickup at Beaver Lake Pavilion, and post-race awards.

An annual community 5K run with a family fun walk at Centennial Park in Munford on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Entry is listed as $34.09 and awards cover overall, masters, grand masters and multiple age groups.

Trail races on Memphis's Wolf River Trails offering a runnable 7-mile and a 13.1-mile course that use the Mamba 100 loop, with stocked aid stations, on-course markings, finisher medals, and post-race awards.

Last Mamba Standing is a Backyard Ultra in Eads, TN featuring a 4.167 mile loop repeated each hour until one runner remains. The event uses private purpose built trails, offers primitive camping, basic on site water and snacks, and a single..

A community trail event on September 26, 2026, offering a 3-mile trail run and 1-mile fun run, followed by a Water Quality Festival with music and food trucks; proceeds include a $1000 watershed stewardship award.

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 dog friendly charity 5K at Overton Park benefiting Dogs 2nd Chance, with in-person and virtual options, finisher medals, age-group awards, and specific rules for canine participants and leashes.

A trail ultramarathon at Big Hill Pond State Park on October 17, 2026, featuring mostly singletrack courses, a fire tower climb with special challenge coin, a half mile swamp boardwalk, full aid stations, and strict time limits.

A multi distance trail ultramarathon at the Wolf River Refuge in Memphis TN featuring a 14 mile loop, two primary aid stations, finishers buckles and medals, and Western States qualifying for the 100 mile race.

Timed ultraruns at Rotary Park in Paragould with 6, 12 and 24 hour formats built from repeated 4.167 mile cycles. Races follow a last participant standing format and proceeds benefit the Paragould Police Department.

A 36 hour timed trail run on a flat 4 mile loop in Memphis, TN. Participants run as many loops as they want, pass a central aid area each lap, and earn medals, buckles, cash prizes, and a hoodie based on distance completed.

A multi-distance ultra week at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis on a 33.4-mile loop of paved greenways and dirt trails, with crew access, drop bags at key aid stations, professional photography, and live tracking for the longer races.

A multi-distance event at Shelby Farms Park on April 3, 2027 featuring 50 Mile, 50K, a 50K relay and a 10K. Proceeds support Cancer Kickers Soccer Club kits for children affected by cancer.