Trail Running Calendar Mississippi 2026-2027

A loop-based trail event in Jackson, MS offering 100K, relay teams, 50K and a 25K fun run on mostly single track. The shaded course has modest hills and aid stations; summer heat, time limits, and safety rules are emphasized.

A community fundraiser at Northwest Rankin High School on July 25, 2026, featuring a timed 5K, a 5K walk and an untimed 1 mile fun run. Proceeds benefit the school cross country team; participants receive a t-shirt and awards are age-groupe..

An evening trail 5k in Houston, MS on August 14, 2026, running the Witch Dance trails to support HHS Basketball; the event includes refreshments, food trucks and a DJ and has a $30 registration fee.

Complete ten 5k runs every two and a half hours in this 24 hour challenge in Brandon. Enjoy hot meals and community activities between laps while striving to earn a custom finisher coffin.

A 5K run or walk paired with a symbolic 110-floor stair climb at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi honoring first responders, with timed options for runners, multiple registration categories, and water stations along the course.

A trail event at Clarkco State Park on September 26, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K on a 7.78 mile loop with RFID timing, one aid station per loop, finisher medals and race shirts; overnight camping fees are separate.

The Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5K will take place in Vidalia on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A low cost, campground-style ultra on private trails near Crystal Springs with a one mile single track loop, an aid station at the start finish, self reporting of laps, and on-site camping and evening activities.

Field Fest features a 5K trail run and a kids one mile fun run at the University of Mississippi Field Station with food trucks, music, science activities, and fundraising for the University Research Foundation.

An approximate 5K trail fun run at Shepard State Park on October 31, 2026, held on unpaved trails and not timed. Proceeds support Pink Heart Funds to assist local cancer patients; participants receive a t shirt and medal.

A trail event at Petal River Park on November 7, 2026 offering a 6 hour solo, a 6 hour relay for teams of 2 to 4, and a community walk on a scenic 2.8 mile loop with river views.

Run For Hope at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS offers chip timed 10K trail and 5K road races, a 2 mile walk, and a 1 mile fun run for children, with race day bib pickup and age group awards.

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.

A coastal supported 50K and half-marathon in Biloxi, MS featuring beach and bridge sections, GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, a 10 hour limit, and finisher awards.

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.

Frosty 15 is an out and back trail race on the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail near Madison, Mississippi. It features 15.5 mile and 15K options, two aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless policy.

A multi distance trail event on the Longleaf Horse Trails in DeSoto National Forest near Laurel Mississippi, held each March with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K options and time limits per distance.