Trail Running calendar near Mercer 2026-2027

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 while supporting trail preservation. Fun awards, local sponsors, and a community vibe.

A charity 5K at Shelby Farms Park on March 7, 2026 supporting the Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club, with in-person, student, Spirit Runner, and virtual options. The paved Chickasaw trail course welcomes walkers, dogs, and strollers.

Take on Viper 300 at Shelby Farms Park in Cordova, Tennessee from March 9 to 14, 2026. Choose from 25K to the 300 mile challenge on a scenic 33 mile loop through lakes and woods, with manned aid stations and live tracking for longer races.

A multi distance trail event at Shelby Farms Park on March 21, 2026 featuring 50 mile, 50K, relay and 10K options. The race also functions as a fundraiser for the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club to deliver $300 soccer kits to children with cance..

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..

Run the Walking Tall 50K or 25K on October 17, 2026 at Big Hill Pond State Park, with mostly single track, a climbable fire tower that earns a challenge coin, and staffed aid stations along the route. Proceeds benefit the park and Tennessee..

The Mamba 100 is a multi distance trail race at Wolf River Refuge near Memphis on Nov 6 and 7, 2026, with 100 mile, 100K, 50K and 25K distances on a fast, smooth loop. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier with a 34 hour cutoff.