48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler

Hill and Dale 8 MilerPresented by Memphis Runners Track Club
Event DetailsRace Date: January 2, 2027Start Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Start 2027 off right with the Hill and Dale 8 Miler. This scenic course winds through the roads and paved paths of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, showcasing the hills and dales of one of Tennessee’s most beautiful parks.
This is one of only a handful of USATF-certified 8-mile courses in Tennessee (Certificate #TN20013MS).
RegistrationNO race day registration onsite. Registration will remain open through race day, but must be completed on your own device before arriving.
Register early to secure the lowest pricing!Prices increase on December 24th.
TimingThe race will be chip-timed (electronic timing) by the Memphis Runners Track Club.
Packet PickupTBDRace-day packet pickup will be available.
DirectionsDo NOT rely solely on GPS for exact race location.
-Take Hwy 51 (Thomas) to North Watkins heading west/north. Continue on North Watkins until it ends at Locke-Cuba Road. Turn LEFT and go approximately 0.7 miles to the 4-way stop at the General Store.-Continue straight for approximately 1.6 miles to the park entrance. -Turn RIGHT onto Grassy Lake Road. Continue straight inside the park for about 1 mile to reach the start/finish area.-Registration will be located in the pavilion near the start/finish line.
Please allow extra time for travel, parking, and warm-up. Arrival often takes longer than expected.
Shirt DeadlineTBD