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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler without Race Shirt | Other | Jan 2, 202711:00 AM | $15$20 after Dec 22, 2026 | – |
| 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler with Race Shirt | Other | Jan 2, 202711:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $20 on Dec 22, 2026.
Online registration closes Jan 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler without Race Shirt starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 270 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, Millington, TN 38053
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:04:42 or better, the top quarter in 1:13:27, and half the field in 1:23:57; the last tenth came in after 1:50:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:14:15 | 1:15:58 |
| 20-29 | 1:08:33 | 58:31 |
| 30-39 | 1:07:03 | 1:04:41 |
| 40-49 | 1:04:45 | 58:35 |
| 50-59 | 1:12:05 | 1:04:20 |
| 60-69 | 1:20:29 | 1:22:35 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:16:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 36 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 409 to 263 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:23:37 to 1:23:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 263 (-15%) | 1:23:57 | under 1:04:42 | 42:43 |
| 2025 | 308 (-11%) | 1:24:30 | under 1:04:49 | 45:19 |
| 2024 | 346 (-3%) | 1:24:12 | under 1:04:36 | 46:28 |
| 2023 | 357 (-13%) | 1:23:56 | under 1:01:06 | 49:45 |
| 2022 | 409 | 1:23:37 | under 1:02:59 | 47:28 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Around January 2 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
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…
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…
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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.
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Prices increase on December 24th.
Timing