Horton Trail Race
Horton Trail Race is a trail running and running race on October 2, 2026 in Memphis, TN, with entry fees from $20 to $55.
- Date
- October 2, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$55
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The Frank Horton Trail Race is a family-friendly nighttime 2K Fun Run and 5K Trail Race at Shelby Farms with all proceeds benefitting Memphis Youth Athletics, a non-profit organization focused on creating healthy habits with every run, jump and throw.
AWARDS (5K Trail Race ONLY):
The awards go 3-deep in Overall, 3-deep in Masters, 1-deep in Grand Masters, 1-deep in Senior Master and 3-deep in age groups.
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Wfo, 2 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 Horton Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
71
Days to train
- Race
- Horton Trail Race
- Date
- October 2, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Memphis, TN
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158 miles away
LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run
From $69 · Check in at Kenlake State Park starting at 6:30am
140 miles away
Race the Base Trail Run
1 Mile · 4 Mile · Half Marathon · From $40 · Pinnacle Mountain State Park Day Use Area
156 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Memphis than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Horton Trail Race
Oct 2, 2026