The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50

River Oaks, United States • 3 Apr 2027

The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 : Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN : April 3, 2027

The event is an annual fundraising run held at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Multiple race options are offered on a looped course: the 50 mile route is eight laps, the 50K and the 50K relay are five laps, and the 10K is one lap.

Distances:

  • 50 mile (8 laps)
  • 50K (5 laps)
  • 50K relay (5 laps)
  • 10K (1 lap)

The race supports the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in Memphis in 2016. The organization provides custom soccer kits for children with cancer; delivering one complete kit costs approximately $300. The event lists a fundraising goal of $50,000.

There are three aid stations on course providing water and Hammer Nutrition Heed electrolyte drink. Available foods and fuel include GU gels, Hammer gels, potato chips, PB&J sandwiches, oranges, bananas, Oreos, granola bars, Snickers, and gummies.

Relay logistics: team packets are issued for the entire team when the first team member picks up packets; only the team member running the first lap must be present at packet pickup and must wear the timing chip. The relay exchange is located just beyond the start/finish/split line. Teams with fewer than five runners will require some members to run multiple loops.

Crew and team tents may be set up near the finish area the day before the race. The 50 mile course closes 12 hours after the start, the 50K cutoff is 10 hours after the start, and the relay cutoff is 8 hours after the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
50 km
50k Relay
10 km
10k Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A trail event at Shelby Farms Park offering 5- and 10-mile options on the Tour de Wolf singletrack. The race is cupless with water-only aid stations, chip timing, free participant photos, and no refunds.

A 7 miler and half marathon on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis using mostly flat singletrack. The event features stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, custom finisher medals, and awards for overall and age group placings.

A backyard ultra on private trails in Eads, TN where runners repeat a *4.167 mile* loop each hour until one runner remains. The event includes basic on site provisions, primitive camping the night before, and a single champion award.

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.

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