The Great Mamba Hike
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Memphis, Tennessee
- Price $75.20 - $149.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, 10 Mile
Event summary
Join us for The Great Mamba Hike on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the scenic Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Shelby! This exhilarating endurance adventure invites participants of all skill levels to challenge themselves while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the park. Choose from three exciting distances: a 10-mile hike, a 20-mile hike, or the ultimate 26.2-mile marathon hike.
Each hike starts and finishes at the Beaver Lake Pavilion, where an energetic atmosphere awaits you, surrounded by fellow adventurers. This untimed event emphasizes the journey over speed, allowing you to relish the experience with generous cutoff times: 9.5 hours for the 10-mile hike and 10 hours for both the 20-mile and marathon distances. With fully supported aid stations stocked with water, snacks, and encouragement from dedicated volunteers, you’ll feel motivated every step of the way. Participants will also receive a premium long sleeve performance shirt and a custom finisher medal specific to their chosen distance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, The Great Mamba Hike is an incredible opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and accomplish something truly remarkable. Embrace the adventure and make unforgettable memories in one amazing day!
Each hike starts and finishes at the Beaver Lake Pavilion, where an energetic atmosphere awaits you, surrounded by fellow adventurers. This untimed event emphasizes the journey over speed, allowing you to relish the experience with generous cutoff times: 9.5 hours for the 10-mile hike and 10 hours for both the 20-mile and marathon distances. With fully supported aid stations stocked with water, snacks, and encouragement from dedicated volunteers, you’ll feel motivated every step of the way. Participants will also receive a premium long sleeve performance shirt and a custom finisher medal specific to their chosen distance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, The Great Mamba Hike is an incredible opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and accomplish something truly remarkable. Embrace the adventure and make unforgettable memories in one amazing day!
Organiser's Description
The Great Mamba Hike is more than just a walk through the park its a fully supported endurance adventure through the heart of Shelby Farms Park designed to challenge your body, test your mindset, and show you exactly what youre capable of. Whether youre taking on your first 10-mile hike or pushing yourself all the way to a full marathon distance, this event is built for everyone from beginners to seasoned endurance athletes.
Participants can choose from three distances:
10-Mile Hike
20-Mile Hike
26.2-Mile Marathon Hike
All distances will start and finish from the Beaver Lake Pavilion inside Shelby Farms Park, creating an exciting event atmosphere surrounded by lakes, forests, trails, and fellow hikers all working toward the same goal finishing what they started.
This is an untimed endurance hike focused on the experience, the challenge, and the accomplishment rather than speed. Participants will have generous cutoff times to complete their journey:
10-Mile Hike 9.5 Hour Cutoff
20-Mile Hike 10 Hour Cutoff
26.2-Mile Marathon Hike 10 Hour Cutoff
Along the course, hikers will be supported with aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, trail snacks, and select food options to help keep you fueled from start to finish. Volunteers and course support staff will be there throughout the day encouraging participants every step of the way.
Every participant will receive:
Premium Long Sleeve Performance Brand Shirt
Custom Finisher Medal Specific to Your Distance
Fully Supported Aid Stations
Scenic Shelby Farms Park Course Experience
An Unforgettable Endurance Challenge
Whether you choose 10 miles, 20 miles, or the full 26.2-mile marathon hike, The Great Mamba Hike is your chance to step outside your comfort zone, embrace the challenge, and accomplish something most people never attempt. One park. One day. One incredible journey.
Participants can choose from three distances:
10-Mile Hike
20-Mile Hike
26.2-Mile Marathon Hike
All distances will start and finish from the Beaver Lake Pavilion inside Shelby Farms Park, creating an exciting event atmosphere surrounded by lakes, forests, trails, and fellow hikers all working toward the same goal finishing what they started.
This is an untimed endurance hike focused on the experience, the challenge, and the accomplishment rather than speed. Participants will have generous cutoff times to complete their journey:
10-Mile Hike 9.5 Hour Cutoff
20-Mile Hike 10 Hour Cutoff
26.2-Mile Marathon Hike 10 Hour Cutoff
Along the course, hikers will be supported with aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, trail snacks, and select food options to help keep you fueled from start to finish. Volunteers and course support staff will be there throughout the day encouraging participants every step of the way.
Every participant will receive:
Premium Long Sleeve Performance Brand Shirt
Custom Finisher Medal Specific to Your Distance
Fully Supported Aid Stations
Scenic Shelby Farms Park Course Experience
An Unforgettable Endurance Challenge
Whether you choose 10 miles, 20 miles, or the full 26.2-mile marathon hike, The Great Mamba Hike is your chance to step outside your comfort zone, embrace the challenge, and accomplish something most people never attempt. One park. One day. One incredible journey.
Races
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The Great Mamba Hike (26.2 Miles)
Incl. $9.40 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Brand Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$149.40
26.2 Mile Marathon Hike The 26.2 Mile Marathon Hike is the ultimate challenge of the Great Mamba Hike. Designed for endurance hikers, walkers, and outdoor adventurers, this distance gives participants the opportunity to spend an entire day exploring the incredible scenery of Shelby Farms Park while completing the iconic marathon distance entirely on foot. Participants will experience a mixture of paved greenways, dirt trails, wooded sections, lakeside paths, bridges, and open park scenery throughout the course. The route is designed to keep hikers engaged the entire day while still being achievable for those willing to pace themselves and stay fueled. Marathon Hike Details Distance: 26.2 Miles Time Limit: 10 Hours Start Time: 7:00 AM Location: Shelby Farms Park Memphis, Tennessee Terrain: Combination of paved surfaces and trail sections Aid Stations: Fully stocked with hydration and snacks Finish Line: Great Mamba Hike finish line celebration Who Is This Distance For? The Marathon Hike is perfect for: Experienced hikers Long-distance walkers Ruckers Ultra runners looking for a lower-impact endurance event Anyone wanting to complete the marathon distance without running You do not have to be fast to complete this challenge. The event is designed to reward forward progress, smart pacing, and determination. -
The Great Mamba Hike (20 Miles)
Incl. $7.30 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Brand Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$112.30
20 Mile Hike The 20 Mile Hike at Great Mamba Hike is designed for participants looking to take on a serious endurance challenge without committing to the full marathon distance. This option is perfect for hikers, walkers, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts wanting to spend the day exploring Shelby Farms Park while pushing themselves physically and mentally. The course will take participants through a variety of scenic environments including paved greenways, dirt trails, wooded sections, lakeside paths, and some of the most beautiful areas inside Shelby Farms Park. 20 Mile Hike Details Distance: 20 Miles Time Limit: 10 Hours Start Time: 7:00 AM Location: Shelby Farms Park Memphis, Tennessee Terrain: Combination of paved and trail surfaces Aid Stations: Fully stocked with hydration and snacks Finish Line Celebration Included Who Is This Distance For? The 20 Mile Hike is great for: Intermediate hikers Walkers looking for a major challenge First-time endurance participants Trail lovers Ruckers Groups of friends wanting an outdoor adventure together This distance gives participants the feeling of a full-day endurance experience while remaining achievable for most people with training and preparation -
The Great Mamba Hike (10 Miles)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Brand Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (7:30AM CST)
$75.20
10 Mile Hike The 10 Mile Hike at Great Mamba Hike is the perfect introduction to endurance hiking and outdoor adventure. Whether you are brand new to hiking events or simply looking for a fun and scenic challenge, this distance offers an unforgettable experience inside Shelby Farms Park. Participants will enjoy a combination of paved greenways, dirt trails, wooded sections, lakeside scenery, and beautiful fall views while completing one of the most approachable distances of the event. 10 Mile Hike Details Distance: 10 Miles Time Limit: 5 Hours Start Time: 7:00 AM Location: Shelby Farms Park Memphis, Tennessee Terrain: Combination of paved and trail surfaces Fully Supported Aid Stations Finish Line Celebration Included Who Is This Distance For? The 10 Mile Hike is ideal for: First-time hikers Walkers Families Fitness beginners People training for longer hiking events Friends wanting a fun outdoor experience together This distance is designed to be welcoming, encouraging, and achievable for participants of many different fitness levels.
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