47th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 11:00AM CST
- Location Millington, Tennessee
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating start to the New Year at the 47th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler on Saturday, January 3, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Meeman Shelby Forest State Park in Millington, Shelby, this USATF certified course offers a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking hills and dales of this beautiful park. The race kicks off at 11:00 AM, and participants will enjoy a chip-timed run along roads and paved paths, ensuring an accurate and exciting race experience.
Don't miss your chance to join fellow running enthusiasts for this iconic event! Please note that there will be no onsite race day registration, so make sure to register in advance from the comfort of your home to secure your spot and take advantage of lower pricing before it increases on December 24th. Remember, the deadline for guaranteed race shirts is December 18, 2025. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Hill & Dale 8 Miler!
Don't miss your chance to join fellow running enthusiasts for this iconic event! Please note that there will be no onsite race day registration, so make sure to register in advance from the comfort of your home to secure your spot and take advantage of lower pricing before it increases on December 24th. Remember, the deadline for guaranteed race shirts is December 18, 2025. Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Hill & Dale 8 Miler!
Organiser's Description
RACE DATE: January 3, 2026
RACE START: 11:00 AM
RACE LOCATION: Meeman Shelby Forest State Park
Start 2026 off right with another great year of the Hill and Dale 8 Miler presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club. This course, which is on roads and paved paths, will take you through the Hills and Dales of our great Meeman Shelby Forest State Park. It is one of only a handful of USATF certified 8 mile courses in the state of TN (certificate # TN20013MS).
NO ONSITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION! REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN SO PLEASE REGISTER ON YOUR OWN DEVICE AT HOME.
RACE TIMING
Race will be chip (electronically) timed by the Memphis Runners Track Club.
Packet Pickup
TBD
We will also have race day packet pickup.
DIRECTIONS
DO NOT RELY ON GPS FOR EXACT RACE LOCATION! You should print this part or write these down - especially if you are directionally challenged and/or have never been out to the park before. Start location is the same area as the Road Race 10 miler.
You can follow GPS to get you on North Watkins west/north of Hwy 51 (aka Thomas). Follow North Watkins until it ends at Locke-Cuba Road. Turn LEFT. Go ~0.7 mile where you will come to a 4 way stop at the General Store. Continue STRAIGHT at that intersection for ~1.6 miles to the park entrance. Turn RIGHT into the park (on Grassy Lake Road). Continue STRAIGHT inside the park. At ~1 mile into the park, you will come to the start line area. Registration is in the lodge on the far end of the parking lot to the left.
ALLOW EXTRA TIME to get out there, park and be ready to run. It seems to always take longer than you think it will.
Register now to get the lower pricing! Prices will go up on December 24th.
The deadline for shirts is 12/18/25.
RACE START: 11:00 AM
RACE LOCATION: Meeman Shelby Forest State Park
Start 2026 off right with another great year of the Hill and Dale 8 Miler presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club. This course, which is on roads and paved paths, will take you through the Hills and Dales of our great Meeman Shelby Forest State Park. It is one of only a handful of USATF certified 8 mile courses in the state of TN (certificate # TN20013MS).
NO ONSITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION! REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN SO PLEASE REGISTER ON YOUR OWN DEVICE AT HOME.
RACE TIMING
Race will be chip (electronically) timed by the Memphis Runners Track Club.
Packet Pickup
TBD
We will also have race day packet pickup.
DIRECTIONS
DO NOT RELY ON GPS FOR EXACT RACE LOCATION! You should print this part or write these down - especially if you are directionally challenged and/or have never been out to the park before. Start location is the same area as the Road Race 10 miler.
You can follow GPS to get you on North Watkins west/north of Hwy 51 (aka Thomas). Follow North Watkins until it ends at Locke-Cuba Road. Turn LEFT. Go ~0.7 mile where you will come to a 4 way stop at the General Store. Continue STRAIGHT at that intersection for ~1.6 miles to the park entrance. Turn RIGHT into the park (on Grassy Lake Road). Continue STRAIGHT inside the park. At ~1 mile into the park, you will come to the start line area. Registration is in the lodge on the far end of the parking lot to the left.
ALLOW EXTRA TIME to get out there, park and be ready to run. It seems to always take longer than you think it will.
Register now to get the lower pricing! Prices will go up on December 24th.
The deadline for shirts is 12/18/25.
Races
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47th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler With Race Shirt
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Cotton Long Sleeved T-Shirt - Bella & Canvas Brand
Sat 3rd January 2026 (11:00AM CST)
$27.50
The cutoff date to recieve a shirt on race day is December 15th. -
47th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler Without Race Shirt
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 3rd January 2026 (11:00AM CST)
$16.90
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