Night Serpent 5k

Night Serpent 5k is a trail race held in the Memphis, Tennessee, area on October 30, 2026. The single event on the schedule, The Serpent Sleeps 5k, covers 5 kilometers, or 3.1 miles, and starts at 6 p.m., which means most of it is run in fading light or full dark.

Trail at night is a different problem from road at night. Times run slower, footing demands attention, and a headlamp is equipment rather than an accessory. Run by effort instead of pace and accept that your split will not compare to a road 5K. If you have not run trails after dark before, do one or two easy evening runs on uneven ground beforehand so the surface feels familiar. Shoes with real tread are worth the change.