2027 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series
2027 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series is a running race on January 10 – February 21, 2027 in Memphis, TN, with entry fees from $20 to $80.
- Date
- January 10 – February 21, 2027 (135 days to go)
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Price
- $20–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Award Ceremony for the 2027 Winter Off-Road Series: TBA
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.
We are looking for a new 3K option because Overton Park informed us that we can no longer host the 3K there. We hope to announce something within the next month.
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- TBA
We will also have race day pickup available.
Like us on Facebook to keep up with any updates!
THE 2027 RACE DATES (Start time for each distance will be 2pm)
3K - Jan 10 - TBA
5K - Jan 24 - W. C. Johnson Park - Collierville
8K - Feb 7 - Nesbit Park, Bartlett (aka Stanky Creek)
10K - Feb 21 - 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 2027 Winter-Off Road Series will take place a week or two after the last race.
Contact information
Event contact Memphis Runners Track Club
Email aflanigan@memphisrunners.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Memphis, TN
Population
629,063
as of 2023
City Elevation
248 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2027 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
135
Days to train
- Race
- 2027 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series
- Date
- January 10 – February 21, 2027
- Location
- Memphis, TN
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2027 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series
Jan 10, 2027