Trail Running calendar near Pontotoc 2026-2027

An evening trail 5k in Houston, MS on August 14, 2026, running the Witch Dance trails to support HHS Basketball; the event includes refreshments, food trucks and a DJ and has a $30 registration fee.

A backyard ultra on private trails in Eads, TN where runners repeat a *4.167 mile* loop each hour until one runner remains. The event includes basic on site provisions, primitive camping the night before, and a single champion award.

On October 17, 2026 in Pocahontas, TN, Walking Tall stages 25K and 50K trail races at Big Hill Pond State Park, featuring a climbable fire tower and a half mile swamp boardwalk, with proceeds going to park charities.

Field Fest features a 5K trail run and a kids one mile fun run at the University of Mississippi Field Station with food trucks, music, science activities, and fundraising for the University Research Foundation.

The Tupelo Trail Shuffle will take place in Pontotoc on Saturday 21 November 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 kilometers.

A multi-distance fundraising event at Shelby Farms Park on April 3, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50K, 50K relay and 10K races. Proceeds support Cancer Kickers Soccer Club to provide soccer kits for children with cancer.