Trail Running calendar near Laurel 2025-2026

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.

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..

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.

Join the Honoring Our Heroes 5K and 2 Mile Ruck at scenic Camp Meridale to support veterans and raise awareness of suicide and PTSD. Trail courses through rolling hills offer a meaningful challenge and community celebration.

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.

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.