Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2026-2027

A multi-loop trail event in Jackson MS on July 18, 2026 featuring 100K, 50K, 25K Fun Run and a 100K relay on mostly single track trails with on-course aid and multi-hour time limits.

A fifth annual fundraiser at Northwest Rankin High School on July 25, 2026, with a timed 5K, a 5K walk, and an untimed one mile fun run. Proceeds support the Northwest Rankin Cross Country team.

An evening trail 5k in Houston, MS on August 14, 2026, running the Witch Dance trails to support HHS Basketball; the event includes refreshments, food trucks and a DJ and has a $30 registration fee.

Complete ten 5k runs every two and a half hours in this 24 hour challenge in Brandon. Enjoy hot meals and community activities between laps while striving to earn a custom finisher coffin.

A 5K run or walk paired with a symbolic 110-floor stair climb at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi honoring first responders, with timed options for runners, multiple registration categories, and water stations along the course.

A trail event at Clarkco State Park in Quitman, MS on September 26, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K on a 7.78 mile loop with RFID chip timing, aid stations, on-site camping options, medals, shirts, and age group awards.

A low cost, campground-style ultra on private trails near Crystal Springs with a one mile single track loop, an aid station at the start finish, self reporting of laps, and on-site camping and evening activities.

Field Fest in Oxford MS pairs a 5K trail run and a kids one mile fun run for ages 12 and under with food trucks, music, science activities and a live football broadcast; proceeds support the University Research Foundation.

Approximate 5K trail run at Shepard State Park in Gautier, Mississippi on October 31, 2026. Trails are unpaved and the event is not timed; participants receive a t-shirt and medal while proceeds support local cancer patients.

A looped trail event at Petal River Park on November 7, 2026, featuring a six hour solo, a six hour relay for teams of two to four, and a shorter community walk along a 2.8 mile scenic loop.

A trail race in Meridian, Mississippi on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K distances. The event supports the National Alopecia Areata Foundation and features chip timing and on course parking for personal aid.

Live Oak Ultra in Biloxi offers a supported 50K and a Half Marathon through beaches, a bridge crossing, and Gulf Islands National Seashore with GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, a 10 hour limit, and finisher awards.

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.

Frosty 15 is an out and back trail race on the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail near Madison, Mississippi. It features 15.5 mile and 15K options, two aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless policy.

A multi distance trail event on the Longleaf Horse Trails in DeSoto National Forest near Laurel Mississippi, held each March with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K options and time limits per distance.