Forest Half Marathon and 7 Miler
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Forest 1/2 Marathon and 7 Miler - December 12, 2026
The event takes place in Memphis, TN on the Wolf River Trails and is organized by Mamba Trail Runners. Two distances are offered:
- Half Marathon
- 7 Miler
The course uses 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 a shortened section to create the 13.1 mile distance. The 7 Miler highlights several scenic sections of the same trail system.
This is a cupless race, so participants must carry their own water in a handheld bottle, hydration vest, or other method. Orange ground flags and course markings indicate the route; runners should generally keep flags to their right. Two short sections allow travel in both directions, one near the Bridge Aid Station and another near the Wolf River Bridge on the Half Marathon course.
A fully stocked Aid Station is located around mile 3.5 for the 7 Miler. Half Marathon runners have an additional fully stocked Aid Station around mile 8.5. The Start/Finish Aid Station offers hot and cold food, water, sports drink, music, and post race refreshments. Runners should wear their race bib on the front for photography. All finishers receive a custom Forest finisher medal. Entry fees range from USD 48.50 to 66.25. Registration closes Dec 11 at 8:00 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
