Swamp Stomper 50k/25k

Swamp Stomper 50k/25k

The Swamp Stomper 50k/25k has taken place annually in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park since 2006. This year marks the 21st running of Swamp Stomper.

The park trails offer a little bit of everything from fast flowing sections to tough climbs and technical descents. The race course is 99% single-track trail and makes use of the Pioneer Springs Trail (blue blazes), Woodland Trail (red loop), and Chickasaw Bluff Trail (white blazes).

50K Course Info

Participants will complete two laps of the out-and-back course. The actual race distance is 32.6 miles. Aid stations are located at approximately mile 3, 4.7, 9.6, 13.3, 16.3, 19.3 , 21, 25.9, and 29.6. The 50K starts at 7:30 am CST. The cutoff time for the 50K is 9 hours.

25K Course Info

Participants will complete one lap of the out-and-back course. The actual race distance is 16.3 miles. Aid stations are located at approximately mile 3, 4.7, 9.6, and 13.3. The 25K starts at 8:30 am CST. The cutoff time for the 25K is 8 hours.

Awards and Prizes

• Finisher's Medals: All finishers will receive a custom designed finisher's medal.
• Awards: The top three male and female 50K and 25K finishers will receive custom designed awards.
• Red Loop Challenge Prize Money (50K): $20 bills to the first male and female first time through the Red Loop Aid Station (Mile 4.7). $50 bills to the first male and female second time through the Red Loop Aid Station (Mile 21).
• Red Loop Challenge Prize Money (25K): $50 bills to the first male and female through the Red Loop Aid Station (Mile 4.7).
• Last Turkey on Trail Award: The last 50K runner to finish under the cutoff time will receive a special Last Turkey on Trail award.

Race Proceeds

This is a not for profit event. 100% of the proceeds go to back to the trails. This race exists to enrich the Memphis and Greater Midsouth trail running community, and to support the efforts of Friends of the Forest and Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

Packet Pickup

Race Day Packet Pickup is available on race morning at Start/Finish from 6:45 am to 7:15 am for 50k and 25k runners, and from 7:40 am to 8:15 am for 25k runners.