48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler

Event Details
Race Date: January 2, 2027
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 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).

Registration
NO 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.

Timing
The race will be chip-timed (electronic timing) by the Memphis Runners Track Club.

Packet Pickup
TBD
Race-day packet pickup will be available.

Directions
Do 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 lodge at the far end of the parking lot on the left.

Please allow extra time for travel, parking, and warm-up. Arrival often takes longer than expected.

Shirt Deadline
TBD

Join fellow runners on January 2, 2027 for the 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler. It's a fantastic 12.9K featuring a flat and fast course in Millington.