Trail Running calendar near Petal 2025-2026

Race scenic single track and jeep trails around Bonita Lakes at The Great Scorpion Trail Run in Meridian, MS on Jan 3, 2026. Choose 12.5K, 25K or 50K loops with festive Mardi Gras beads marking the final section and convenient on course par..

Experience a supported 50K on January 31 through Biloxi and Ocean Springs, winding past the Biloxi Lighthouse, boardwalk, beaches and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Finish downtown and celebrate at Altered Reality Brewing with fellow finis..

Explore scenic single track at Bogue Chitto State Park on Saturday February 7 2026 with distances from 5 to 50 miles run as roughly 10 mile loops. Courses welcome all abilities and long course finishers take home memorable awards.

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.

Celebrate the 30th Mississippi Trail 50 in De Soto National Forest, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 20K on rolling singletrack loop trails near Laurel, Mississippi. Enjoy forest scenery, post race food and belt buckle finisher awards fo..

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.

Run to the Hills at Bogue Chitto State Park invites runners to pick a scenic 5 mile or 10 mile course on Saturday June 13, 2026. Expect a friendly finish line with a postrace meal and bring a personal water bottle as cups are limited.

Test your grit at Death by 5k Brandon, a 24 hour challenge of ten 5k legs run every 2.5 hours from RunStrong Training Center in Brandon, Mississippi. Enjoy meals, games and camaraderie, earn swag and a custom finisher coffin if you finish.

Take on the Ivy Trek Ultra at Clarkco State Park, with 50K, 25K and 12.5K options on scenic multi loop trails around Ivy Lake. Mostly double track, one aid station and chip timing make for a rewarding day on the trails.

Join the Chupacabra night trail at Bogue Chitto State Park with 10 miles or 5 miles on scenic dirt trails with gentle hills. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and your own cup for a fun community run with on course support and finish line food.