Moccasin 24 Hour Run
Get ready to run as many miles as you'd like in the Moccasin 24 hour run. The course will be a 4 mile loop on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis, TN. Once we start the run, the clock will tick down from 24 hours all the way to zero, which will end the run. You are welcome to run as many miles as you can, as fast or slow as you want, and at whatever pace or time you want. We will have a large canopy tent with walls up at the Start/Finish line where we will all gather under and hang out. This is where you'll rest before you run again. You are welcome to bring your own canopy tent and personal aid station as well. You can start at any time during the 24-hour window so if you don't make it for the start of the race, then you can still show up 3 hours later and jump in the run. We will have a 4 mile only run at 7pm. This will be perfect for families or runners who want to run with their kids.
What better way to end the year by running some big miles. Can you run 100 miles under 24 hours? Can you run 52 miles and earn a buckle? How good are you at finding presents hidden on the trails? Come see the trails alive at night with Christmas lights and decorations. (all lights are battery operated so there is only so much we can do). Come hang out and sit by our bonfire, eat smores, and tell Christmas stories all night.
24 hour run starts at 3pm. We did this so you will be fresh for the hardest part of the race (the long and cold night-time hours). If you can make it til sunrise then you'll know the day will only become brighter and warmer as you run the last 8 hours of your race. Mentally, this should help you finish your run strong.
A Trail Run to Remember
We want to make this run fun, memorable, and one that you plan to come back for every year. Here are a few highlights about the Moccasin 24.
Christmas lights and decorations - The 4 mile loop will have quite a bit of Christmas lights and decorations all along the trails. It will most definitely make running at night more enjoyable.
24 hour run Hidden Presents - there will be numerous hidden presents along the trails. Before you go out for a loop, you will be presented with a clue that tells you where the present is. If you find it, it's yours. All presents found will be small enough for you to pick up and carry back with you to the Start line. Each time you come back to the Start line, you will be given a new clue. The clues will start off very hard and they will get easier as the night goes on
4 mile run Hidden Presents - There will be presents hidden for the 4-mile runners only, and clues will be given to all runners before you start the run. One gift per runner please.
The 24 hour presents and the 4 mile presents will be wrapped in different colored wrapping paper so you can tell the difference in the two.
Christmas tree presents: Please bring one $10 dollar or over gift and place it under the tree. When you finish your race, you'll pick out a present for you to take home with you. If you don't bring a gift then you won't be able to leave with a gift. We will have two sections of Christmas presents. One will be for the kids, and one will be for ages 18 and up. If we have presents left over, they will be donated to a good cause. Please bring a nice and respectable gift for any age.
Prizes, Awards, Medals
-All finishers will receive a Custom-made Finishers Medal
-All finishers of 52 miles and up will receive a buckle
-All 100 milers and up will receive a Moccasin 100-mile buckle that says, "sub 24". This buckle will be much larger than the buckle for under 100 miles.
-All runners will receive a race long sleeve t-shirt (Depending on # of entrants, we may increase the swag that includes a beanie or Hoodie)
4 mile course loop
Dates and Times
Friday, December 27th
Noon - 2:45pm - Packet Pickup at the Start/Finish line
3:00 pm - Start of the 24-hour run
7:00 pm - Start of the 4-mile run
Saturday, December 28th
3:00 pm - End of the Run
Refund Policy
There are no refunds as money has already been spent on t-shirts, awards, prizes, park rental fees, and other rentals.
Age Limits
24 hour race: Ages 18 and up only with strict rules for ages 13-17.
4 mile run: open to all ages with a parent/guardian signature. Ages 12 and below must run with a parent or guardian. Ages 13-17 must run with another runner of similar age or older. The 4-mile run at 7pm will be dark so the requirements are for the safety of the runners.
Runners ages 13-17 can run the 24-hour race but they cannot run between the hours of 9 pm - 7 am alone. This is for the safety of the runner. No teenagers are allowed to stay overnight at the Start/Finish line by themselves. A parent or guardian must be present. A runner ages 13-17 can run overnight, but a parent or guardian must run with them during the hours of 9 pm - 7 am
No runner ages 12 and below allowed in the 24 hour run.
Accommodations
The Wolf River Refuge Trailhead (start / finish line) is located right off Germantown Parkway and there are numerous hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, etc. all along Germantown Parkway. Everything you can possibly need is within a mile or two from the Trailhead.
Aid Station
There will be 1 fully manned Aid Station at the Start/Finish line. This will be set-up as a "help yourself" aid station. We will have a ton of food, drinks, snacks, etc. all laid out on tables and will cook food as necessary. You can expect hood foods, soups, coffee, and other warm things to help keep you warm.
The aid station will be under a canopy tent, with walls up, heaters, chairs, blankets, etc. It will be a safe place for you to sit under before you go back out for your run.
Weather
Late December weather in Memphis can be drastic. It can be 80 degrees or 30 degrees for the High. It could be raining, snowing, freezing rain, or sunny.
Normal weather: Highs in the upper 40's to lower 50's and Lows in the upper 20's to 30's.
In 2023 during the same time frame of Dec. 27-28 - the High was 53 and the Low was 35.
Event's current local time: 10:58 AM CT
