2026 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series
- Date Sun 11th January 2026 - Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 2:00PM CST
- Location Memphis, Tennessee
- Price $22.20 - $75.20
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off 2026 in style with the MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series, taking place in Memphis, Shelby from January 11 to February 22. This exciting series features four thrilling races set on some of the best trails in the Memphis area, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Join us for the 3K at Overton Park on January 11, the 5K at Johnson Park in Collierville on January 25, the 8K at Nesbit Park (known as Stanky Creek) on February 8, and culminating with the 10K at Shelby Farms on February 22.
Experience the joy of trail running while embracing the unpredictable winter weather that adds an extra layer of challenge and excitement. Be sure to register online before race day to secure your spot, as there will be no onsite registration this year. With registration fees starting at just $22.20 and a long sleeve t-shirt for full series participants, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Participate in at least three races to qualify for awards, including Overall and Age Group categories. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable winter running adventure!
Experience the joy of trail running while embracing the unpredictable winter weather that adds an extra layer of challenge and excitement. Be sure to register online before race day to secure your spot, as there will be no onsite registration this year. With registration fees starting at just $22.20 and a long sleeve t-shirt for full series participants, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Participate in at least three races to qualify for awards, including Overall and Age Group categories. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable winter running adventure!
Organiser's Description
Kick off the new year on the trails! The MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series features four races on some of the Memphis area's best courses. Each race brings a new challenge, unpredictable winter weather, and plenty of trail-running fun.
THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION. YOU CAN REGISTER ON RACE DAY BUT YOU WILL NEED TO DO THAT ON YOUR OWN DEVICE.
Packet & Shirt Pick-up-
January 10th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fleet Feet Memphis
4530 Poplar Ave., Suite 102
Memphis, TN
We will also have race day pickup available.
Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Memphis-Runners-Track-Club-129700725831/?ref=br_tf]to keep up with any updates!
THE 2026 RACE DATES (START TIME FOR EACH DISTANCE WILL BE 2PM)
3K - Jan 11 - Overton Park
5K - Jan 25 - Johnson Park, Collierville
8K - Feb 8 - Nesbit Park, Bartlett (aka Stanky Creek)
10K - Feb 22 - Shelby Farms
REGISTRATION FEES
Register for the series or any of the single races!
Remember all registration fees increase $10 on/after the first race of the series.
Fees for individual races - members and non-members $22.20 ($2.20 Fee included)
REGISTRATION
If you register by December 21st, you'll be sent your chip and bib in the mail before the first race. Be sure to watch our website OR like us on Facebook for registration announcements. We will be mailing out packets in the first week of January.
We WILL NOT have our laptops set up for onsite registration this year as we normally do. The online registration site will remain open, so please register online before leaving your house or you can register on your own personal device at the race.
All participants of the full series will receive a long sleeve t-shirt. Single race day registrants will not get a shirt.
AWARDS
Results will be posted via email and posted online and the awards will be distributed once the full series is complete.
A points system will be used for both Overall and Age Group awards for the 4-race series. There are no awards for individual races. To be eligible for an award you must run at least 3 of the 4 races. Those runners who complete all 4 races will receive an extra point. Age groups are calculated off the age at the last race of the series.
The awards go 3-deep in Overall Open, 3-deep in Masters, 1-deep in Grand Masters, 1-deep in Senior Master and 3-deep in age groups. Fast runners can miss a race and still (possibly) qualify for an award, depending on the competition. Anyone found sending a substitute to run for them will be completely disqualified from the series. Ties will be broken based on the best performance in the longest race. All decisions made by MRTC will be final.
The awards ceremony for the 2026 Winter-Off Road Series will take place a week or two after the last race. The location and date will be announced later.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Event contact Memphis Runners Track Club
Email [email protected]
THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION. YOU CAN REGISTER ON RACE DAY BUT YOU WILL NEED TO DO THAT ON YOUR OWN DEVICE.
Packet & Shirt Pick-up-
January 10th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fleet Feet Memphis
4530 Poplar Ave., Suite 102
Memphis, TN
We will also have race day pickup available.
Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Memphis-Runners-Track-Club-129700725831/?ref=br_tf]to keep up with any updates!
THE 2026 RACE DATES (START TIME FOR EACH DISTANCE WILL BE 2PM)
3K - Jan 11 - Overton Park
5K - Jan 25 - Johnson Park, Collierville
8K - Feb 8 - Nesbit Park, Bartlett (aka Stanky Creek)
10K - Feb 22 - Shelby Farms
REGISTRATION FEES
Register for the series or any of the single races!
Remember all registration fees increase $10 on/after the first race of the series.
Fees for individual races - members and non-members $22.20 ($2.20 Fee included)
REGISTRATION
If you register by December 21st, you'll be sent your chip and bib in the mail before the first race. Be sure to watch our website OR like us on Facebook for registration announcements. We will be mailing out packets in the first week of January.
We WILL NOT have our laptops set up for onsite registration this year as we normally do. The online registration site will remain open, so please register online before leaving your house or you can register on your own personal device at the race.
All participants of the full series will receive a long sleeve t-shirt. Single race day registrants will not get a shirt.
AWARDS
Results will be posted via email and posted online and the awards will be distributed once the full series is complete.
A points system will be used for both Overall and Age Group awards for the 4-race series. There are no awards for individual races. To be eligible for an award you must run at least 3 of the 4 races. Those runners who complete all 4 races will receive an extra point. Age groups are calculated off the age at the last race of the series.
The awards go 3-deep in Overall Open, 3-deep in Masters, 1-deep in Grand Masters, 1-deep in Senior Master and 3-deep in age groups. Fast runners can miss a race and still (possibly) qualify for an award, depending on the competition. Anyone found sending a substitute to run for them will be completely disqualified from the series. Ties will be broken based on the best performance in the longest race. All decisions made by MRTC will be final.
The awards ceremony for the 2026 Winter-Off Road Series will take place a week or two after the last race. The location and date will be announced later.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Event contact Memphis Runners Track Club
Email [email protected]
Races
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WORS Full Series - MRTC Members Only
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt *Unisex*
Sun 11th January 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$48.70
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WORS Full Series
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt *Unisex*
Sun 11th January 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$75.20
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Wors 3k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 11th January 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$22.20
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Wors 5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 25th January 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$22.20
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Wors 8k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$22.20
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Wors 10k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 22nd February 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$22.20
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