48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler

Hill and Dale 8 Miler Presented by Memphis Runners Track Club 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 pavilion near the start/finish line. Please allow extra time for travel, parking, and warm-up. Arrival often takes longer than expected. Shirt Deadline TBD