Trail Running calendar near Mercer 2026-2027

Event Overview The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 is a running event that takes place at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization..

Test your endurance at Shelby Farms by completing ten 5k runs every two and a half hours over a full day. This mental and physical challenge includes hot meals and trail running through the day and night.

Run the single-track trails of North Mississippi at the Area 51 Trail Race. Choose between a 12K or a 6K route, both with rolling hills. Proceeds support local trail maintenance.

Experience a 3.5 mile run or walk through the scenic Wolf River Greenway in Memphis. Support local conservation efforts while moving through restored habitats and protected natural landscapes.

Kick off the Cobra Den Trail Series on the mostly flat, single-track Tour De Wolf Trails. This cupless race offers both a 5K and 10K distance, with all finishers earning a medal. The event is chip-timed and takes place within the expansive..

The Jackal Trail Marathon is a 14th-year event run on a 3.75-mile loop course in Tennessee. It kicks off a five-marathon series held over five consecutive days.

This 14th edition trail marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, is the second race in a five-day series. Runners complete seven loops on a leafy trail that gets hotter throughout the day, running the same course as the previous day's event but in r..

The Asphalt Jackal Marathon returns for its 13th year at Pinson Mounds State Park. Runners will tackle a 2.9-mile paved loop nine times on a course that is half shaded and half in the sun. This event is the third race in a challenging five-..

This marathon takes place on a paved, 2.9-mile loop at Pinson Mounds State Park. It's the 13th edition and part of a five-marathon series over consecutive days. Runners complete nine laps, with half the course in sun and half in shade.

The Native Jackal Trail Marathon is the final and most demanding race in a five day series. Runners tackle a 2.65 mile loop ten times on a mixed surface course in Henderson, TN, accumulating nearly 3,500 feet of climb.

The Samar 8 Miler is a flat, single-track trail race on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis. Runners complete two 4-mile loops with an aid station at the start/finish. The event features chip timing, awards, and is part of the expansive Shelby..

Test your endurance at this back yard ultra on private trails in Eads Tennessee. Runners complete hourly laps on untouched singletrack until only one person remains to claim the title of Last Mamba Standing.

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.

Walking Tall 50/25K is a trail run in Big Hill Pond State Park, Tennessee. It features a fire tower climb and a swamp boardwalk, with all proceeds supporting charity. Camping is available year-round at the park.

Event Overview The Mamba 100 is an ultramarathon event taking place in Memphis, Tennessee. It features four race distances: a 100 Mile, 100K, 50K, and 25K. The event is a Western States 100 qualifier for the 100-mile distance. Course Detail..