The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50
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Event overview
The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 takes place on March 21, 2026, at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN. The event is organized by the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club and serves as the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The event offers multiple race options and raised/fundraising information is tracked with a stated goal of $50,000.
Distances
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 50K Relay
- 10K
Course and logistics
The course uses the Tour de Wolf Trail in its natural direction and relies on permanent trail markers for navigation. Laps by distance are: the 50 mile is 8 laps, the 50K and relay are 5 laps, and the 10K is 1 lap. The 50-mile course will close 12 hours after the start; the 50K has a 10-hour cutoff and the relay has an 8-hour cutoff. There are three aid stations on course that provide water, an electrolyte drink, energy gels (GU and Hammer), and a variety of snacks including PB&J, fruit, cookies, granola bars, and gummies.
Relay and fundraising details
Relay teams receive a single packet containing all team bibs, shirts, and an ankle timing chip; exchanges use the ankle chip at the designated exchange point near the start/finish line. The organization states a cost of $300 to deliver one complete kit to a child and gives conversion examples linking registrations to kit support (for example, one relay team supports one kit). Registration options include donation opportunities and early shipment of race swag for registrations completed prior to January 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
