Trail Running calendar near Pocahontas 2026-2027

Trail half marathon and 7 mile races on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis with stocked aid stations and custom finisher medals.

Trail race in Hernando, Mississippi offering 25K (two loops) and 51K (four loops) on single-track trails with aid stations and local trail support.

A Backyard Ultra in Eads, TN where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one champion remains, with a single top award and finisher medals.

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 charity 5K at Hyde Lake Pavilion in Shelby Farms Park supporting Dorothy Day House with a kids run and awards for top male and female finishers.

A 3.1 mile community run through Overton Park where dogs are welcome and proceeds support Dogs 2nd Chance rescue in the Mid-South.

A trail event at Big Hill Pond State Park on Oct 17, 2026 offering 50K and 25K courses, a fire tower challenge, multiple aid stations, and strict time cutoffs.

Field Fest features a 5K trail run and a kids one mile fun run at the University of Mississippi Field Station with food trucks, music, science activities, and fundraising for the University Research Foundation.

Multi-distance looped trail event at Wolf River Refuge Trailhead in Memphis with 14 mile loops, aid stations, WSER qualifying 100 mile and finishers' buckles and medals.

A multi distance running day in Memphis with timed 12 hour and 6 hour events, loop trails, an aid station at Rainbow Lake Pavilion, and participant shirt and medal.

Trail races of 10K and 20K through Trace State Park near Belden MS featuring single-track trails, aid stations, swag, and support for Mississippi state parks.

Trail race in Memphis on the Wolf River Trails offering a Half Marathon and 7 Miler with aid stations, a cupless policy, and a custom finisher medal.

Four winter trail races at Shelby Farms Park offering short and long series, race shirts, age group and overall awards, plus a weather contingency and no-refund registration policy.

A 36 hour timed trail event on a fast, flat 4 mile loop at Wolf River Refuge in Memphis, offering buckles, a finisher medal, $500 top prizes, aid station and event swag.

Viper 100 is an ultramarathon weekend at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis offering 100 mile, 107K, 53K and 25K courses on a 33.4 mile loop with multiple aid stations and crew access.

Multiple distances at Shelby Farms Park benefiting the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, raising funds to provide soccer kits to children affected by cancer.

A 24 hour challenge at Shelby Farms where runners complete ten 5k segments spaced every 2.5 hours, including night running that requires illumination. Initial registration is limited to 200 with a waitlist for additional spots.