Mississippi
Mississippi Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Mississippi for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 19 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Mississippi below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Trail running at Clarkco State Park in Quitman MS on Sept 26 2026 with 50K, 25K and 12.5K on a 7.78 mile loop, chip timing, aid stations, medal and shirt.
October 2026
A 3.1 Miles community run at Living Hope Montessori's pumpkin patch in Vidalia on 10/03/2026, with vendors, food, a nature trail, and a $25 registration fee.
A community road and trail event in Jackson on October 10, 2026 offering 16K, 8K, a Bier Mile, and a kids mile across neighborhood streets and local trails.
A weekend ultra on private one mile single track loops in Crystal Springs Mississippi with camping and basic amenities included for a $25 entry.
5K and kids one mile runs at the University of Mississippi Field Station on October 24, 2026, with food trucks, music, science activities, and proceeds to UMRF.
Approximate 5K trail fun run at Shepard State Park on October 31, 2026 to raise funds for local cancer patients; unpaved course, not timed, shirt and medal included.
A fall event at La Terre Farms with a 5K trail run, a 1 Mile fun run, post-race food, an add-on Pilates class, and u-pick flowers.
November 2026
A six hour looped trail event at Petal River Park featuring solo ultras, 2 to 4 person relays, and a shorter community walk on a roughly 2.8 mile loop.
Run For Hope at Bonita Lakes Park features a 10K trail, 5K road race, 2 mile walk and a 1 mile fun run with chip timing and age group awards.
5K fundraiser in Jackson, MS at MC Choctaw Trails supporting pediatric cancer research and care, organized by the St. Dudes baseball team on November 14, 2026.
An hourly Last Person Standing at Petal River Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains, with full aid and crew tent areas.
10K and 20K trail races at Trace State Park near Tupelo, MS on November 21, 2026, with aid stations, awards, and proceeds supporting Mississippi state parks.
December 2026
Trail races at Roosevelt State Park offering 7-mile and 14-mile single-track courses with race awards and proceeds supporting park programs.
A 5K run, walk and fun run at Camp Wesley Pines in Hazlehurst on December 12, 2026, featuring a mixed road and trail course and supporting camper scholarships.
January 2027
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.
A supported urban 50K and half marathon in Biloxi and Ocean Springs featuring beachfront sections, GPX course files, and multiple aid stations.
February 2027
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.
March 2027
A two-day trail running event in Mississippi on March 5 and 6, 2027, featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K races with set time limits.