Memphis Running Festival
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About the race
The Memphis Running Festival is a daylong community running event held in Memphis, TN, on park trails. The event was postponed from Nov 14, 2026 to Apr 10, 2027. Registration closes on Apr 8.
The festival centers on timed endurance formats and shorter races. Runners compete by covering as much distance as possible within their chosen time frame; total mileage is the official result. Relay teams of three may rotate runners to share time-based events.
Race options include:
- 12-hour solo endurance run; total mileage determines the result
- 6-hour solo endurance run; total mileage determines the result
- Relay teams of three for timed events
- 5K and 10K road/trail races
- Free Kids Dash around the loop
- Donut Dash with eating stops along the loop
- Single loop race (1.47 miles) and three-loop relay
All courses follow the Old Forest Loop or Limestone Loop through the park; the two loops run parallel so participants may choose either trail. When a portion of the loop is accessible by car, participants are asked to use the limestone trail to leave the road open for vehicles.
An aid station at Rainbow Lake Pavilion will provide water, electrolyte mixes, soda, pickle juice, pancakes, bacon, and other snacks. Additional food will be available for longer-event participants, and runners may set up personal aid tents on the greenspace. A Run Club Showcase during the day features local clubs and fun runs. All finishers receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal; entries after Nov 1 are not guaranteed swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
