48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler
When is 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler?
48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler takes place on Saturday, January 2, 2027 in Millington, TN.
What distances does 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler offer?
48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler offers 2 events: 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler with Race Shirt, 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler without Race Shirt.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler with Race Shirt | 8.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler without Race Shirt | 8.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
How much does 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler cost?
Registration for 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler held?
48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler is held in Millington, TN at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
About 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler
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
Age Groups & Awards
The following will be the age group breakdown for awards:
Top 3 female and male Overall
Top 3 female and male Masters (40-98)
Top female and male Grandmaster (50-98)
Top female and male Seniormaster (60-98)
Top 3 female and male:
1-9
10-12
13-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
Course Map
History of the Hill & Dale 8 Miler
The Hill & Dale 8 Miler is one of the original 4 races of the Tennessee Running Tour, starting in 1979. The original course design is by Pete Shearon. It was canceled in 1999 because of an ice storm that felled numerous trees across the path. Approximately 20 runners showed up anyway and ran the course. Participation was in steady decline until 2005, when again, it was promoted by Memphis Runners Track Club and in particular by its race director, Rachel Ragan. Since 2012, the race was directed by Andrew Forsdick. From 2019, April and Charles Flanigan became the race directors. 2019 saw a record 565 finishers under perfect running conditions - cool 40 degrees and sunshine. However, the first out and back mile was blocked by a fallen tree and the same distance was added to the second turnaround, thus creating a new course. The revision became the new route from 2019 going forward.