Mississippi
Mississippi Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Mississippi for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 15 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Mississippi below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Approximate 5K trail fun run at Shepard State Park in Gautier, MS supporting Pink Heart Funds to help local cancer patients; trails are unpaved and walkers are welcome.
A fall event at La Terre Farms with a 5K trail run, a 1 Mile fun run, post-race food, an add-on Pilates class, and u-pick flowers.
November 2026
A six hour looped trail event at Petal River Park offering solo ultras, 2 to 4 person relays, and a shorter community walk on a scenic 2.8 mile loop.
Run For Hope at Bonita Lakes Park features a 10K trail, 5K road race, 2 mile walk and a 1 mile fun run with chip timing and age group awards.
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.
Last Person Standing trail event at Petal River Park with 4.167 mile loops run every hour until one runner remains; 100 miles earns a buckle.
Trail race at Trace State Park near Belden, MS offering 10K and 20K courses on single track trails with aid stations and finisher medals.
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 event at Camp Wesley Pines on December 12, 2026 offering a 5 km run, a 5 km walk and a Fun Run with included T shirt, medal and post race food.
January 2027
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.
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
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.