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!
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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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 12 hour timed road race on a USATF certified 5k loop in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood, chip timed and limited to 165 individual runners.
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.