Trail Running calendar near Petal 2025-2026

We have found 10 Trailruns within 80 miles of Petal. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join the Pink Heart Funds Trail Fun Run, an informal 5K on Shepard State Park trails where runners and walkers of all paces are welcome. Proceeds support Pink Heart Funds to help local cancer patients and their families.

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.

Run under the stars at Q50 Races Chupacabra, a night trail at Bogue Chitto State Park featuring scenic rolling dirt trails. Choose 5 or 10 mile loops, bring a headlamp, and enjoy post race food and camaraderie.

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.

January 2026

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..

Supported urban 50K in Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi, hugging beaches and passing the Biloxi Lighthouse before a downtown finish and celebration at Altered Reality Brewing. All finishers receive a unique award.

February 2026

Explore scenic single track loops at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, LA, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles for trail beginners and ultrarunners alike. Complete the 50 mile and earn a half buckle and big trail bragging rights.

March 2026

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.

September 2026

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.