Mississippi
Mississippi Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Mississippi for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 16 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Mississippi below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A multi-distance event at Bonita Lakes Park on November 14, 2026 with chip-timed 10K trail, 5K road, a 2 mile walk and a kids fun run.
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.
Community fundraising cross country meet in Gulfport with grass 5K and 1 mile races supporting the Coastal MS Wildcats.
A Last Person Standing race at Petal River Park where runners complete hourly 4.167 mile loops until only one finishes, with aid, crew areas, and awards for mileage.
Trail race at Trace State Park near Belden MS with 10K and 20K options, aid stations, awards, finisher medals, and a portion of proceeds supporting Mississippi state parks.
December 2026
Trail races at Roosevelt State Park in Morton, MS on December 5, 2026, offering 7 mile and 14 mile courses on single track trails, with proceeds supporting Friends of Roosevelt State Park.
A mixed road and trail running event at Camp Wesley Pines on December 12, 2026, with 5K run, 5K walk and a fun run to raise funds for summer camper scholarships.
January 2027
Trail race at Bonita Lakes Park on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K looped courses; proceeds benefit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
A 24 hour backyard ultra at Lee Tartt Nature Preserve with a 4.167 mile loop, AM and PM one or two loop options, and milestone awards at 50 and 100 miles.
An urban coastal 50K and half marathon in Biloxi with GPX navigation, six aid stations, a 10 hour limit, and official app timing.
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
Looped trail ultramarathon in DeSoto National Forest offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K courses with staffed aid stations and set time limits.
April 2027
A 5K trail run at Plymouth Bluff on April 24, 2027 with age-group awards, on-site cabins, and a t-shirt guarantee for early registrants.
July 2027
A July trail event in Jackson MS with shaded 7.75 mile loops and race options from a 25K fun run up to a 100K and relay.
September 2027
Trail race at Clarkco State Park offering 50K, 25K, and 12.5K on a 7.78 mile loop with aid stations, chip timing, shirts, medals, and age-group awards.