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Recurring Half Marathon races near Memphis

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Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon

The Hernando Water Tower 10K and Half Marathon begins at Hernando’s Town Square in northern Mississippi, placing the city’s landmark water tower near the race’s identity. This is an annual road-race series offering two distances: a 10K and a half marathon. The half marathon starts first, with the 10K beginning a few minutes later, allowing both fields to share the same small-city race morning without an identical start time. The route crosses Hernando’s historic districts and tree-lined streets, featuring the water tower as a Mississippi Landmark and local reference. The half marathon extends beyond the town center, reaching Hernando’s rural surroundings and historic neighborhoods. Participants are drawn from the Mid-South and beyond, and the race supports Hernando Excel By 5’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing age-appropriate books to enrolled children from infancy to age five.

Spooky Sprint - Memphis

The Spooky Sprint - Memphis is a Halloween-themed run held at Shelby Farms-Mullins Station Event Field in Cordova, Tennessee. The event offers a variety of race options for families and groups of all abilities, including a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Virtual Race, and a Volunteer then Run option. As part of Bodies Race Company’s Holiday Series, the focus is on costumes, group enjoyment, and accessible distances rather than a purely competitive racing environment. The in-person races feature chip timing, live results, and awards. The virtual option allows participants to run from any location and still receive event merchandise. All finishers receive themed items like a designer shirt, custom bib, and medal. Treats and complimentary participant photos enhance the Halloween atmosphere. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K, making it more accessible for children aged 12 and under.

Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)

The Mid-South Races for Hope begin and end at Wynne Baptist Church in Cross County, offering marathon, half-marathon, and 5K distances during the fall race weekend. Now in its 27th year, the event originated from the race previously known as the Mid-South Marathon. It appeals to runners and walkers seeking a rural road race over a large urban event, and the marathon course is certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The races feature out-and-back routes that pass through a section of the historic district before proceeding along Crowley's Ridge and through harvest fields. Aid stations are positioned approximately every mile, equipped with portable toilets and supplies including Vaseline, Gatorade, fruit, and snacks. Participants and their families receive a BBQ plate supper at the finish line, and local restaurants provide pasta specials throughout marathon weekend. The race also reflects a recovery narrative, as the Cross County community continues to rebuild and progress following a tornado.

Peer Power Big River Crossing Race

The Peer Power Big River Crossing Race is an annual run and walk in Memphis, utilizing the Big River Crossing over the Mississippi River as its central feature. The Memphis-based Peer Power Foundation hosts this event, bringing runners, walkers, and supporters together for a nonprofit race supporting youth education. This is the race's ninth year, and its purpose is to raise support for tutoring, mentoring, college preparation, and paid student-tutor programs. The route sends participants across the Mississippi on a bridge linking communities on either side of the river. Peer Power’s work gives the race its local weight: college students tutor and mentor high schoolers, University of Memphis students are trained and paid through Earn & Learn, ACT Prep participants raise scores by an average of 3.2 points, and Summer Bridge Camp helps students prepare for college. The field includes runners and walkers, so the day is as much about backing Memphis students as it is about finishing a race.

Turkey Trails - Memphis

Turkey Trails - Memphis is an annual Thanksgiving-themed race series in Memphis with options for several kinds of runners and walkers. The main distances are 5K, 10K, and half marathon, with an untimed 1 Mile option for people who want a shorter, easier outing. Children 10 and under can join the Kid's Dash, and kids can run that dash for free if they skip the shirt and medal package. The event is built for families and mixed-ability groups rather than just serious racers. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon are chip-timed, with live results and awards, while the 1 Mile and Kid's Dash keep things untimed. Registrants get race swag such as a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal, with youth-sized gear for the Kid's Dash. Finish-line treats and free participant photos are part of the day, and a virtual option lets people run their own route while still earning the event swag.

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

On a December race morning in Memphis, runners start at B.B. King Boulevard and Lt. Lee Avenue for a road-race weekend supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The offerings include a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 2-Race Challenge, suitable for first-time 5K runners, experienced marathoners, and charity teams. It is the largest single-day fundraiser for St. Jude, with past editions attracting over 22,000 participants and supporters and raising millions of dollars for the hospital. The course follows fast, flat Memphis roads in a roughly counter-clockwise loop through the city. Runners pass Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Lorraine Hotel, and the Elvis Presley Memorial, with the half marathon and full marathon sharing much of the early route. Over 4,000 volunteers assist with the weekend each year, and the race’s purpose remains direct: St. Jude families never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food. The event has been held for about 25 years, bringing athletes, volunteers, and supporters from across the country to run for this cause.

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Memphis Training Notes

Memphis hosts 10 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals start easy runs on the Shelby Farms Greenline when they want steady Z2 without much thinking. The Greenline gives you 65 miles of paved railtrail for base miles. The Wolf River Greenway has 14 miles open on a planned 26-mile route, and it works for longer out-and-back days. The Wolf River Greenway also has a 5-mile winding and shaded shared-use path. Big River Crossing turns a run into a skyline hit across the Mississippi River. The Great American River Run is the anchor event. Mother's Day Run Memphis and Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Memphis keep the calendar full. The Best Races and local running clubs give newcomers a place to plug in.

Cyclists use the Greenline, Wolf River Greenway, and Big River Crossing for everyday miles. Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club brings group rides, ride leaders, and the Bluff City Training Team. Great Rides Memphis and Major Taylor Memphis keep the road scene moving. The 79-mile loop gets into the rotation. Shelby Farms has 10-mile singletrack with ramps, jumps, and a secluded BMX park. The climbs sit north, east, and southeast more than downtown. The climbs run about 4 km with 430 m elevation. The Delta Epic handles the gravel anchor vibe.

Spring is arguably the best time to ride and run here. Memphis gets average spring temperatures in the 60s and 70s, longer days, warmer air, and only the slightest amount of humidity. April brings pollen, so locals adjust intervals and long runs around it. Summer means June, July, and August bring heat and humidity, so early starts matter for both bikes and shoes. Fall can work well when the edge comes off the air. Winter changes the rhythm, and the majority of riders are usually exiled to the stationary bike or the gym while runners lean on shorter loops and steady miles.