Memphis
Trail Running Calendar near Memphis 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Memphis for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Night Serpent 5K is a nighttime trail event in Eads, Tennessee offering a family-friendly 5K and a full haunted 5K with moving creatures.
November 2026
A Western States qualifier in Memphis offering 100 mile, 100K, 50K and 25K on a fast 14 mile loop of Wolf River singletrack with regular aid stations.
December 2026
Trail races on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis featuring a Half Marathon and a 7 Miler with cupless rules and fully stocked aid stations.
Four-race winter trail series at Shelby Farms Park with short and long series, in-person and virtual options, shirts and age group and overall awards.
36 hour timed trail run on a fast, flat 4 mile loop at Wolf River Trails in Memphis with distance awards, a manned aid station, and cash prizes for top mileage.
January 2027
A four-race winter trail series in the Memphis area featuring 3K, 5K, 8K and 10K dates from January to February with a series points awards system.
March 2027
April 2027
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.
A community running festival in Memphis with 12- and 6-hour endurance events, relays, and a program of races on the Old Forest and Limestone loops.
October 2027
Backyard Ultra in Eads, Tennessee on October 23, 2027 featuring 4.167 mile hourly loops, a 50 runner field, and lottery registration for most spots.