Forest Half Marathon and 7 Miler
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Forest 1/2 Marathon and 7 Miler
The Forest 1/2 Marathon and 7 Miler is scheduled for December 12, 2026 in Memphis, TN, on the Wolf River Trails. The event is organized by Mamba Trail Runners and uses the same trail system as the Mamba 100.
The event offers these distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 7 Miler
The courses run on smooth, flowing singletrack through a winter forest. Trails are described as mostly flat, fast, and highly runnable. The Half Marathon follows the Mamba 100 route with one shortened section to make 13.1 miles; the 7 Miler highlights scenic sections of the same course.
This is a cupless race, so participants must carry their own water in a handheld bottle, hydration vest, or other method. Runners should follow orange ground flags and course markings, keeping flags on the right side except at two short sections where runners travel both directions: near the Bridge Aid Station and near the Wolf River Bridge on the Half Marathon course.
A fully stocked aid station is located near Mile 3.5 of the 7 Miler; Half Marathon runners also have a second aid station near Mile 8.5. The Start/Finish Line Aid Station will offer hot and cold food, water, sports drink, music, and post-race refreshments. All finishers receive a custom Forest finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
