Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2026-2027

An evening 3.1 mile trail run in Houston, MS on August 14, 2026 that raises funds for HHS Basketball and includes post-race food trucks and a DJ.

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.

Trail race in Hernando, Mississippi offering 25K (two loops) and 51K (four loops) on single-track trails with aid stations and local trail support.

Trail races at Clarkco State Park near Quitman, MS with 50K, 25K and 12.5K run on a 7.78 mile loop; on course aid and camping available.

A community 3.1-mile run at Living Hope Montessori’s pumpkin patch in Vidalia, LA with vendors, food, a nature trail, and a student pumpkin patch.

A low cost trail ultra near Crystal Springs on a one mile loop with camping, an on site aid station, and self reported results.

Field Fest features a 5K trail run and a kids one mile fun run at the University of Mississippi Field Station with food trucks, music, science activities, and fundraising for the University Research Foundation.

Approximate 5K trail fun run at Shepard State Park in Gautier MS supporting Pink Heart Funds to aid local cancer patients; walkers welcome.

Six hour solo and relay formats plus a community walk on repeated 2.8 mile loops through mixed trails at Petal River Park on November 7, 2026.

Run For Hope at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS offers chip timed 10K trail and 5K road races, a 2 mile walk, and a 1 mile fun run for children, with race day bib pickup and age group awards.

Trail races of 10K and 20K through Trace State Park near Belden MS featuring single-track trails, aid stations, swag, and support for Mississippi state parks.

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.

Coastal 50K and half-marathon in Biloxi with GPX navigation, staffed aid stations, community support from Ainsley Angels, and finish amenities in downtown Biloxi.

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 race on the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace with 15.5 mile and 15K out and back courses, cupless and chip timed.

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.