Trail Running calendar near Gulfport 2026-2027

A trail 5K at Chickasabogue Park on May 5, 2026, organized by Port City Pacers, with an approximately 3/4 mile fun run on a paved trail. Beneficiary is the Port City Pacers Scholarship Fund; awards span many age categories.

A fatass group run and FKT attempt on May 9, 2026 covering 50k of Alabama coastline from Fort Morgan to the Florida state line. The sandy route includes two mandatory bridge crossings and ends near the Flora-Bama venue.

A community 5K trail run at Sandy Run Farms on May 30, 2026 benefiting DREAM of Hattiesburg, with registration open Feb 27 to Apr 17 and a $30 entry fee; race day registration and packet pick-up are available.

Trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park offering a 5 mile loop and a 10 mile two loop course on dirt trails. Water refill stations are provided for personal bottles, awards for top three men and women, food from New Orleans Mission.

A night trail event at Fontainebleau State Park with 5 and 10 mile options. Runners must carry a headlamp, whistle, and personal hydration; one aid point at the start finish provides water for refilling.

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 community trail event at Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse on September 26, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run. Proceeds and registration fees support Woodlands Conservancy land protection and restoration.

An open course in New Orleans offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances that finish at Second Line Brewing, with marked routes, Strava files, stocked aid stations, local artist awards and a mid race and post race gathering.

A Last Person Standing event on a roughly 2 mile wooded loop near Wiggins MS where runners complete a lap every 30 minutes until one remains. Aid, crew tents, an uncrewed tent, medals and a buckle for 100 miles are provided.

Night trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park with 5 and 10 mile options on dirt trails. Headlamps, personal hydration containers, and a whistle are required and the event enforces rules to protect the park.

A six hour looped trail event at Petal River Park offering solo, relay and a community walk on a roughly 2.8 mile loop. Tailgate style support and a baton exchange create a team oriented atmosphere with lap based scoring.

A 5K trail event in Mandeville, LA celebrating 20 years of Q50 Races, with anniversary t-shirts, food and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter. Registration closes Dec 9.

A supported urban 50K and half marathon in Biloxi and Ocean Springs, featuring a coastal route past the Biloxi Lighthouse and Gulf Islands National Seashore, multiple aid stations, GPX course files and a 10 hour completion limit.

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.

Trail running at Bogue Chitto State Park with five distances from 5 to 50 miles. Water refill stations require your own bottle, and runners must carry out all trash; certain finisher awards are provided.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Mandeville, Louisiana where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Awards include patches, a wooden medal for six laps, and national leaderboard prizes.