Trail Running calendar near Laurel 2026-2027

A trail race on the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace in Madison MS offering a 15.5 mile course and a 15K out and back, two aid stations, a 120 runner cap, and chip timing with a five hour limit.

Join the inaugural Kamassa Trail Run in Crystal Springs to support Mississippi's only fully accessible year round camp for people with special needs. Choose a 5K or 1 mile fun roll, then enjoy live music, food and camp tours.

Take on the 30th Mississippi Trail 50 in DeSoto National Forest near Laurel, MS on March 6 to 7, 2026 with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K options. Scenic single track, aid stations, post race food and belt buckles for 50M and 100M finishers..

Honoring Our Heroes 4th Annual 5K and 2 Mile Ruck in Meridian at Camp Meridale has been postponed with a new date to be announced. Join Soldiers Freedom Outdoors to support veterans and raise awareness for suicide and PTSD on scenic trails.

Join the State Games of Mississippi 4.6 mi trail race at Bonita Lakes in Meridian on June 27 for a scenic off road challenge for all ages. Register early for a guaranteed shirt and race for age division and overall medals.

Big Butts is a looped single track trail event at Mississippi College Choctaw Trails offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 100K relay, with aid stations, looped terrain, and specified time limits.

A 24 hour challenge in Brandon Mississippi where participants run ten 5k legs on the same course at RunStrong Training Center. Meals, snacks and resting areas are provided and finishers receive a custom finisher's coffin.

At Clarkco State Park near Meridian, Mississippi, the Ivy Trek Ultra offers 12.5K, 25K and 50K on a 7.78 mile loop through trails, bridges and lake views. The event features RFID chip timing, aid stations and proceeds to Friends of Clarkco..