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Swamp Stomper 50k/25k

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Millington, Tennessee, United States

calendar_today 17 Jan, 2026

About the Event

Tackle the classic winter challenge of the Mid-South at the Swamp Stomper 50k/25k in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Celebrating its 21st year, this beloved event on 99% single-track trail offers a true taste of Tennessee terrain, with fast, flowy sections intertwined with sharp climbs and technical descents. Choose your distance on the scenic out-and-back course, where every stride directly supports the park through a not-for-profit model dedicated to trail preservation. Feel the unique thrill of the “Red Loop Challenge,” where cash prizes await the fastest runners to key aid stations, and embrace the race’s deep community spirit, honored by the Hilde Haynes Memorial Award. From the dedicated amateur radio operators to the passionate volunteers, this is a race built by and for the trail running community, promising an authentic, rugged, and rewarding winter adventure.

Races Offered

50K

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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07:30

25K

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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08:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Millington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.9° / 9.5°

wb_sunny -3.5° / 6.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 71.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.9° / 9.5°

wb_sunny -3.5° / 6.0°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 71.6%

About Millington

Learn more about the host city, Millington.

Millington is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and is a part of the Memphis metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 10,176. Millington was granted the title "Flag City Tennessee" by the Tennessee State Legislature. The Naval Support Activity Mid-South is located at the former Memphis Naval Air Station, whose function was changed in 1993 from a training base to an administrative one. There is also a general aviation airport that features the third longest runway in Tennessee.