Trail Running calendar near Laurel 2026-2027

Kick Up the Dust in Clinton MS on April 4, 2026 offers 4k, 8k and 14k trail routes through Choctaw Trails and supports the Good Samaritan Center.

A 12 hour chip timed road ultra on a *3.1 mile* loop in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood, limited to 165 runners and run on a USATF certified 5k course that will be used for Mississippi state ultra records.

Take on the Circle of The Dragon 12 hour endurance run at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian MS on May 9, 2026, looping a scenic but hilly 4.6 mile Jeep trail around the lake. New Turtle Level offers a fixed 9.2 mile two loop option and mileston..

A multi distance trail running event at Mt. Zion Bike Trail near Brookhaven MS, offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K courses on narrow, well marked singletrack with wooden bridges and staffed aid stations.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through the natural landscapes of Sandy Run Farms in Purvis. This event supports DREAM of Hattiesburg and offers a beautiful course for all participants looking for a rural running experience.

Experience an off-road 4.6 mile run through the scenic trails of Bonita Lakes in Meridian. This event features multiple age divisions and medals for top finishers in the State Games of Mississippi.

Trail race in Jackson, MS offering 100K, 100K relay, 50K, and 25K on shaded 7.75 mile single track loops with two aid stations and time limits for each distance.

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 trail ultra at Clarkco State Park near Quitman, MS with 50K, 25K and 12.5K on a 7.78-mile loop, RFID chip timing, on-course aid, finish medals and on-site camping options.

A 10 hour loop event on private single track trails in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. Runners repeat a one mile loop for any distance, including a 50k option, with one aid station and on-site camping.

A trail race at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS on January 9, 2027, offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K distances with RFID chip timing and proceeds benefiting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

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.