Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2026-2027

A 12 hour timed road ultra in Jackson on a USATF certified 5k loop through the Fondren neighborhood, chip timed and limited to 165 runners, with state record eligibility for Mississippi residents.

A 5K trail event on April 18, 2026 at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center in Columbus, Mississippi, featuring riverside paths and gentle hills. Awards include overall and age-group prizes, and early registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Take on the Circle of The Dragon 12 hour endurance run at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian MS on May 9, 2026, looping a scenic but hilly 4.6 mile Jeep trail around the lake. New Turtle Level offers a fixed 9.2 mile two loop option and mileston..

A nonprofit trail race in Hernando, MS with 100% single-track courses of roughly 6K and 12K through hilly, wooded terrain. The event benefits the North Mississippi Trail Alliance and features notable elevation gain per mile.

Trail race at Mt. Zion Bike Trail near Brookhaven, MS on May 16, 2026 offering 5K through a 50K ultramarathon on narrow, well marked singletrack with aid stations and wooden bridges.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through the natural landscapes of Sandy Run Farms in Purvis. This event supports DREAM of Hattiesburg and offers a beautiful course for all participants looking for a rural running experience.

A 4.6 mile off-road trail run at Bonita Lakes in Meridian, Mississippi on June 27, 2026. Entry is $25, online registration by June 25 helps ensure t-shirt size, with age-group and overall medals awarded.

A multi-distance trail event at Mississippi College Choctaw Trails featuring 7.75 mile shaded loops, two aid stations, relay and individual options, and race-day logistics including packet pickup and specific registration deadlines.

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.

Trail ultramarathon at Clarkco State Park with 50K, 25K and 12.5K on a 7.78 mile loop featuring mixed trails, lake views, chip timing, aid stations, shirts, patches and finisher medals.

A one-mile single-track loop event near Crystal Springs, MS, run to a 10-hour limit. Camping, a single aid station, and basic amenities are provided for a $25 registration fee.

A trail race at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS on January 9, 2027, offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K distances with RFID chip timing and proceeds benefiting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

An urban supported 50K and Half Marathon through Biloxi and Ocean Springs with GPX course files, multiple aid stations, and finish amenities at Altered Reality Brewing; the event supports Ainsley Angels.

The 12hr Frenzy is a unique overnight trail challenge supporting youth track and field. Every hour for 12 hours, participants run or walk a 2 km loop in the dark at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. It's a fundraiser where all proceeds benef..

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.