Upcoming Events & Races
Interested in running, biking, a duathlon, triathlon or ironman?
Check the listing below for upcoming races, events, and group runs!
Weekly Grivet Run
Every Monday at 6:00 PM
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Meet every Monday, 6:00 PM, at the Grivet Outdoors Olive Branch location (www.grivetoutdoors.com) for a group "fun" run. The course is approximately 3 miles on quiet residential streets, and all paces are welcome. During winter months, be sure to bring your own lighting and reflective gear, as the runs will take place after sunset. Complimentary beverages and conversation are available post-run!
5400 Goodman Road ste 113, Olive Branch, MS, USA
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Group Run
Silo Square Run
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
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Meets on Wednesday, 6:00 PM, in the parking lot behind the south side of the Silo Square shops. The course is approximately 4 miles through nearby residential areas. During winter months, be sure to bring your own lighting and reflective gear, as the runs will take place after sunset. Although the run typically occurs, it is not guaranteed. Check the Facebook pages for Desoto Runners Club and North Mississippi Endurance Friends & Family for notice of cancellation.
Silo Square, May Blvd, Southaven, MS, USA
Event Type:
Group Run
Road Race Series - 1st Half Marathon
November 2, 2025
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This half marathon is the 1st half marathon of the 2024 Road Race Series.
Channel 3 Drive, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Peer Power Big River Crossing
November 15, 2025
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This half marathon, which crosses the Mississippi River over the pedestrian bridge and back, serves as the 2nd Half Marathon race for the MRTC Road Race Series. The race also offers a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run/walk.
Channel 3 Drive, Memphis, TN, USA
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Road Race
Tupelo Trail Shuffle
November 22, 2025
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Join the 4th Annual Tupelo Trail Shuffle for your choice of a 10K or 20K distance on the scenic single-track trails of Trace State Park.
2139 Faulkner Rd, Belden, MS, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
December 6, 2025
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The St. Jude Marathon Weekend is the Memphis area's largest annual running event. Including distances from 5K to Marathon, the popular race, which begins and ends in downtown Memphis, is a major fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
201 U.S. 64, Memphis, TN, USA
Event Type:
Road Race
Hill and Dale 8 Miler
January 3, 2026
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Popular every year with Memphis-area runners, this race tackles the hills and switchbacks on the roads and bike paths of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
348 Grassy Lake Road, Millington, TN, USA
Event Type:
Road Race
MRTC Winter Off-Road Series 3K
January 11, 2026
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1st race in a series of 4. Run through the old forest at Overton Park.
Overton Park, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
Swampstomper 50K / 25K
January 17, 2026
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An annual tradition at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, Swampstomper is a favorite of area trail runners. It offers a challenging-but-fun course, unpredictable weather, and cheerful volunteers (plus a little cash to the swift).
361 Grassy Lake Road, Millington, TN, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
Village Creek 10K/25K
January 24, 2026
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Fun and challenging trail race at the beautiful Village Creek State Park in Wynne, AR.
201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
MRTC Winter Off-Road Series 5K
January 25, 2026
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2nd race out of a series of 4. Held at WC Johnson Park in Collierville.
419 West C. Johnson Park Drive, Collierville, TN, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
MRTC Winter Off-Road Series 8K
February 8, 2026
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3rd race out of a series of 4. Held at Nesbit Park in Bartlett.
5760 Yale Road, Memphis, TN, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
Sylamore 50K
February 14, 2026
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One of the most scenic ultra trail races in the area, the Sylamore 50K is extremely popular. Accordingly, it sells out within minutes each year.
23080 Highway 5 North, Mountain View, AR, USA
Event Type:
Trail Race
MRTC Winter Off-Road Series 10K
February 22, 2026
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4th race out of a series of 4. Held at Shelby Farms in Memphis.
Shelby Farms, Memphis, TN, USA
