Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2026-2027

A seaside urban event in Biloxi offering a 50K and a Half Marathon with a route into Ocean Springs, multiple aid stations, and finish awards at Altered Reality Brewing.

A trail race on the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace in Madison MS offering a 15.5 mile course and a 15K out and back, two aid stations, a 120 runner cap, and chip timing with a five hour limit.

Join the inaugural Kamassa Trail Run in Crystal Springs to support Mississippi's only fully accessible year round camp for people with special needs. Choose a 5K or 1 mile fun roll, then enjoy live music, food and camp tours.

Take on the 30th Mississippi Trail 50 in DeSoto National Forest near Laurel, MS on March 6 to 7, 2026 with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K options. Scenic single track, aid stations, post race food and belt buckles for 50M and 100M finishers..

Honoring Our Heroes 4th Annual 5K and 2 Mile Ruck in Meridian at Camp Meridale has been postponed with a new date to be announced. Join Soldiers Freedom Outdoors to support veterans and raise awareness for suicide and PTSD on scenic trails.

A 5K run/walk on March 21, 2026 at Delta State University in Cleveland MS, held on the Delta State cross country course. The event includes T shirts, finisher medals and awards, with proceeds benefiting the Lady Statesmen cross country prog..

Push your limits at the Oh Henry! Go Henry! 30 Hour Ultra Run Festival in Vicksburg. Run as many 0.5 mile laps as you can in a 30 hour timed event with a small, supportive field and a 50 mile challenge for ambitious runners.

Run the Blue Bonnet Trailblazer in Columbus Mississippi above the Tombigbee River, with gentle hills and riverside paths for a scenic 5K or 1 mile. Decorate a spring bonnet and register by April 6 to guarantee a race shirt.

Join the State Games of Mississippi 4.6 mi trail race at Bonita Lakes in Meridian on June 27 for a scenic off road challenge for all ages. Register early for a guaranteed shirt and race for age division and overall medals.

Big Butts is a looped single track trail event at Mississippi College Choctaw Trails offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 100K relay, with aid stations, looped terrain, and specified time limits.

A 24 hour challenge in Brandon Mississippi where participants run ten 5k legs on the same course at RunStrong Training Center. Meals, snacks and resting areas are provided and finishers receive a custom finisher's coffin.

At Clarkco State Park near Meridian, Mississippi, the Ivy Trek Ultra offers 12.5K, 25K and 50K on a 7.78 mile loop through trails, bridges and lake views. The event features RFID chip timing, aid stations and proceeds to Friends of Clarkco..

A 10 hour loop-based ultra on private single track trails near Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The one mile loop has creek crossings and hills, laps are self-reported, and camping plus basic aid and food are included for a $25 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.