Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2025-2026

Join the Pink Heart Funds Trail Fun Run, an informal 5K on Shepard State Park trails where runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. Proceeds support Pink Heart Funds to help local cancer patients and their families.

The Topper Trail Showdown 5K and 10K in Houston, MS planned for November 1 is cancelled. This community trail run would have raised funds for the Houston Hilltopper basketball program at Stinkin' Jim's Horse Park.

Run the River Ultra at Petal River Park on Nov 1 invites runners to a 6 hour solo or team relay on a scenic 2.5 mile loop through riverfront, wetlands and historic train trestles. A new Community Walk makes the day family friendly.

Celebrate 25 years of Run For Hope at scenic Bonita Lakes Park on November 8, 2025. Pick your pace from a shaded trail 10K, a fast 5K, a relaxed 2 mile walk or a one mile kids fun run in a festive community atmosphere.

Run scenic single track trails at Trace State Park in the Tupelo Trail Shuffle, with 10K and 20K options, finisher medals and hoodies planned. Part of the proceeds support Mississippi State Parks.

Explore Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, Mississippi on January 3, 2026 with 50K, 25K, or 12.5K trail distances across rooty single track, jeep trail, and rolling hills. Each loop finishes on the Mardi Gras Trail with beads and a playful down..

Supported urban 50K in Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi, hugging beaches and passing the Biloxi Lighthouse before a downtown finish and celebration at Altered Reality Brewing. All finishers receive a unique award.

Discover the Natchez Trace on Frosty 15, an out and back single track trail race in Madison County on February 14, offering 15.5 mile and 15K options. Limited to 120 runners, this chip timed, cupless event promises rugged winter trail fun.

Run the 30th annual Mississippi Trail 50 on the Longleaf Horse Trail in De Soto National Forest March 6 to 7, 2026. Scenic pine single track loops offer distances from 20K to 100 miles, with belt buckles for 50 and 100 mile finishers.

Honoring Our Heroes 4th Annual 5K and 2 Mile Ruck at Camp Meridale raises funds and awareness for veterans and their families. This scenic trail event through woods and hills is postponed until a new date is announced.

Challenge yourself at the Fondren Urban Ultra, a 12 hour road race in Jackson with chip timed laps on a USATF certified 5k loop through the lively Fondren neighborhood. Aid, crew space and the chance for Mississippi state records add extra..

Clear Creek Ultra The Clear Creek Ultra is a loop-based ultramarathon held on private trails in Crystal Springs, Mississippi (start/finish at 1074 Rhymes Road). The course is a single-track, one-mile loop that crosses creeks and includes hi..

Run a scenic 7.78 mile loop at Clarkco State Park, repeating it to reach distances up to the ultra within a 10 hour limit. Enjoy lakeside views, bridges, one aid station and camping for a full race weekend.