Trail Running calendar near Franklinton 2026-2027

A trail race at Mt. Zion Bike Trail near Brookhaven, MS, offering 5K to 50K distances on narrow, well marked trails with aid stations, event shirts, and awards for top finishers.

A community 5K trail run at Sandy Run Farms on May 30, 2026 benefiting DREAM of Hattiesburg, with registration open Feb 27 to Apr 17 and a $30 entry fee; race day registration and packet pick-up are available.

Trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park offering a 5 mile loop and a 10 mile two loop course on dirt trails. Water refill stations are provided for personal bottles, awards for top three men and women, food from New Orleans Mission.

An off-road 3 mile trail through the Bonnet Carre Spillway presented as the 39th annual Spillway Classic. The course follows natural trails and may be muddy; entries include individual and NOTC family options.

A trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park offering 50K and 50 mile options with aid stations, on site lodging, race day food, swag, and finishers medals. Natural habitat hazards such as snakes and alligators are noted along the river trai..

A night trail event at Fontainebleau State Park with 5 and 10 mile options. Runners must carry a headlamp, whistle, and personal hydration; one aid point at the start finish provides water for refilling.

A community trail event at Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse on September 26, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run. Proceeds and registration fees support Woodlands Conservancy land protection and restoration.

A community oriented 10 hour loop ultra on private trails near Crystal Springs MS, featuring a single track one mile loop with creek crossings and hills, a central aid station, and on site camping for a $25 fee.

An open course in New Orleans offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances that finish at Second Line Brewing, with marked routes, Strava files, stocked aid stations, local artist awards and a mid race and post race gathering.

A Last Person Standing event on a roughly 2 mile wooded loop near Wiggins MS where runners complete a lap every 30 minutes until one remains. Aid, crew tents, an uncrewed tent, medals and a buckle for 100 miles are provided.

Night trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park with 5 and 10 mile options on dirt trails. Headlamps, personal hydration containers, and a whistle are required and the event enforces rules to protect the park.

A six hour looped trail event at Petal River Park offering solo, relay and a community walk on a roughly 2.8 mile loop. Tailgate style support and a baton exchange create a team oriented atmosphere with lap based scoring.

Multiple race distances take place at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA, including a 3 mile river loop that passes through swamp and forest. The event includes aid stations, campsites and cabins, and awards and event swag for finishers.

A 5K trail event in Mandeville, LA celebrating 20 years of Q50 Races, with anniversary t-shirts, food and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter. Registration closes Dec 9.

An overnight fundraiser at the Harrison County Fairgrounds where participants run a 2 km loop every hour for 12 hours. Headlamps are required and proceeds support the Coastal MS Wildcats.

Trail running at Bogue Chitto State Park with five distances from 5 to 50 miles. Water refill stations require your own bottle, and runners must carry out all trash; certain finisher awards are provided.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Mandeville, Louisiana where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Awards include patches, a wooden medal for six laps, and national leaderboard prizes.