Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2025-2026

Kick Up the Dust is the 8th Annual Trail Run organized by the Good Samaritan Center, taking place at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, MS. Participants can choose from three distances: 4k, 8k, or 14k. The event promises a fun atmosphere, delicious food, and a chance to support a worthy cause, as the Good S..

The Fondren Urban Ultra is a 12-hour timed road race held in the scenic Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi. Participants run a 3.1-mile loop that features a mix of hills and flat sections, with the race being chip-timed for accuracy. The event is open to 165 individual runners, making it a..

The Circle of the Dragon is a 12-hour endurance running event taking place at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS. Participants will navigate a challenging 4.6-mile loop course, with the goal of completing as many laps as possible within the time limit. Runners can earn milestone awards for various di..

The Bone Yard Trail Race, taking place on May 10, 2025, at Mt. Zion Bike Trail in Brookhaven, MS, offers a variety of running options including a 50K, a 50K relay, a 20-mile, and a 10-mile race. This annual event, previously known as Dust N Bones, promotes health and fitness in a scenic outdoor sett..

The Area 51 Trail Race features a 5K and 12K course set in the scenic hills and trees of North Mississippi, specifically designed for trail running enthusiasts. The race takes place on May 10, 2025, at the Area 51 mountain bike trails near Hernando, MS. Participants can expect a challenging single-t..

The 2025 Homochitto Hammer is a dynamic running and mountain biking event taking place in Roxie, Mississippi, from May 17 to May 18, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 10-mile and 20-mile trail run, as well as 10-mile and 20-mile mountain bike races. Additionally, the eve..

The State Games of Mississippi Trail Race is a 4.6-mile off-road running event taking place at Bonita Lakes in Meridian, Mississippi. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, the race features various age divisions for both male and female participants, ranging from 13 and under to 80 and over. Awards include g..

The Big Butts event, organized by the Mississippi Ultra and Trail Society (MUTS), is a trail running race featuring distances of 100K, 50K, 25K Fun Run, and a 100K Relay. Set in Jackson, MS, participants will navigate 7.75-mile loops on scenic trails, facing the challenges of summer heat and humidit..

Death by 5K in Brandon, MS, is a unique endurance challenge where participants attempt to complete ten 5K runs within a 24-hour period. The event takes place at the RunStrong Training Center, with each 5K starting every 2.5 hours. Runners can rest in their vehicles or set up tents in a designated gr..

The Ivy Trek Ultra is an exciting trail running event organized by Time 2 Run Race Timing, set in the picturesque Clarkco State Park, Mississippi. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, 25K, and 12.5K, all featuring a scenic 7.78-mile loop that combines double track and single track trai..

The Jekyll & Hyde TrailFest is a unique running event taking place in Carthage, MS, featuring a 5-mile loop course that combines scenic pine straw canopied trails with challenging technical sections. Participants can choose from various formats, including a 12-hour solo run, a 12-hour relay for two..