The Viper 300 takes place inside Shelby Farms Park in Cordova, Tennessee on March 8th to 14th, 2027, offering a range of endurance race distances for participants. Situated within the expansive Shelby Farms Park near Memphis, this event features challenging and scenic routes that cater to various levels of experience from ultramarathon enthusiasts to casual runners. The park is known not only for its natural beauty but also as an active hub where families can enjoy amenities like dining options, zip-lining adventures, horseback riding, and playgrounds while cheering on racers. On race morning at 7:00 AM, participants gather along Great View Drive in Shelby Farms Park. The early spring weather typically brings moderate temperatures with a UV index of around four, providing conditions that are neither too hot nor overly cool for running long distances outdoors. Racers will encounter firm and slightly soft trail surfaces throughout the course as they navigate through lakeside paths, wooded trails, and open greenways. Since its inception in 2018, the Viper 300 has become a significant annual event that brings together endurance athletes from across Tennessee and beyond to test their limits within Shelby Farms Park's unique setting. The race supports local community initiatives by raising funds for various causes through participant fees and sponsorships. Over the years, it has attracted thousands of runners who appreciate both the physical challenge and the picturesque backdrop provided by this vast urban park.
300 Miler 482.8K • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $995.00
200 Miler 321.9K • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $650.00
100 Miler 160.9K • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $350.00
53K 53K • Start: 17:00:00 • Fee: $110.00
25K 25K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $85.00
Runners interested in participating can register online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=137755 where they will find detailed information about each distance option available, including fees ranging from $85 for the 25K to $995 for the full 482.8-mile Viper 300 experience. Packet pickup occurs on Sunday, March 7th between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Hyde Lake Pavilion in Shelby Farms Park. All participants must pick up their race packets before the event begins to ensure they have all necessary materials such as bib numbers, hydration packs for longer distances like the 300 Miler or 200 Miler events, and any other essentials required on race day. Participants under age eighteen require parental consent forms signed at packet pickup. The start location is Great View Drive in Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN 38134 where all runners begin their respective journeys from March 8th to the final cutoffs by midnight on Saturday, March 13th for shorter races and concluding with sunset hours of Sunday, March 14th. The Viper 300 in Cordova, Tennessee, stands out as a premier endurance running event that challenges runners while offering them an exceptional natural setting within Shelby Farms Park. Whether you're tackling the full marathon length or one of its many shorter distance options, this race provides both scenic beauty and rigorous terrain for every level of athlete to enjoy.
Races Offered
300 Miler
Mar 08, 2027
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482.8K
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07:00
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$995.00
200 Miler
Mar 10, 2027
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321.9K
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07:00
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$650.00
100 Miler
Mar 12, 2027
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160.9K
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07:00
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$350.00
53K
Mar 12, 2027
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53K
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17:00
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$110.00
25K
Mar 13, 2027
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25K
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08:00
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$85.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Cordova.
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8.0° / 18.5°
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4.4° / 15.6°
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Avg sunshine hours
8h 33m
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Avg rainfall
4.3 mm
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Avg wind speed
13.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
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Humidity
64.6%
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Sunrise
07:06
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Sunset
19:06
About Cordova
Learn more about the host city, Cordova.
Cordova is a community in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. Cordova lies east of Memphis, north of Germantown, south of Bartlett, and northwest of Collierville at an elevation of 361 feet.
