Swamp Stomper 50k/25k

Event overview

The Swamp Stomper 50K/25K takes place at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park in Millington, TN on January 17, 2026. The event offers two race distances:

• 50K - double out-and-back; actual distance 32.6 miles; approx 3000 ft elevation.
• 25K - out-and-back; actual distance 16.3 miles; approx 1500 ft elevation.

Registration closes January 14, 2026. This is a not-for-profit event; 100% of proceeds support local trail maintenance and park partners, including Friends of the Forest and Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

Course and logistics

The courses are about 99% single-track and use Pioneer Springs Trail (blue blazes), Woodland Trail (red loop), and Chickasaw Bluff Trail (white blazes). The 50K is two laps of the out-and-back 25K course. Aid stations are placed at approximately mile 3, 4.7, 9.6, 13.3, 16.3, 19.3, 21, 25.9, and 29.6 on the 50K; the 25K has aid stations at approximately mile 3, 4.7, 9.6, and 13.3. A single drop bag location for 50K runners is provided at the Start/Finish near an aid station. Packet pickup is available on race morning at the Start/Finish. Cutoff times are 9 hours for the 50K and 8 hours for the 25K; cutoff times will be strictly enforced.

Awards, support and facilities

All finishers receive a custom finisher's medal. The top three male and female finishers in each distance receive custom awards. The event includes specific prize money for first male and female through the Red Loop aid station. Sponsors include Hammer Nutrition and Breakaway Running. Volunteers and the Delta Amateur Radio Club support race operations. The park offers six two-bedroom cabins that sleep up to six people. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.