48TH Annual
48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler
48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler is a running race on January 2, 2027 in Millington, TN, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- January 2, 2027 (153 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Hill and Dale 8 Miler
Presented by Memphis Runners Track Club
Event Details
Race Date: January 2, 2027
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Start 2027 off right with the Hill and Dale 8 Miler. This scenic course winds through the roads and paved paths of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, showcasing the hills and dales of one of Tennessee’s most beautiful parks.
This is one of only a handful of USATF-certified 8-mile courses in Tennessee (Certificate #TN20013MS).
Registration
NO race day registration onsite. Registration will remain open through race day, but must be completed on your own device before arriving.
Register early to secure the lowest pricing!
Prices increase on December 24th.
Timing
The race will be chip-timed (electronic timing) by the Memphis Runners Track Club.
Packet Pickup
TBD
Race-day packet pickup will be available.
Directions
Do NOT rely solely on GPS for exact race location.
-Take Hwy 51 (Thomas) to North Watkins heading west/north. Continue on North Watkins until it ends at Locke-Cuba Road. Turn LEFT and go approximately 0.7 miles to the 4-way stop at the General Store.
-Continue straight for approximately 1.6 miles to the park entrance.
-Turn RIGHT onto Grassy Lake Road. Continue straight inside the park for about 1 mile to reach the start/finish area.
-Registration will be located in the pavilion near the start/finish line.
Please allow extra time for travel, parking, and warm-up. Arrival often takes longer than expected.
Shirt Deadline
TBD
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
49°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Wfo, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Millington, TN
City Elevation
261 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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153
Days to train
- Race
- 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler
- Date
- January 2, 2027
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48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler
Jan 2, 2027