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Kick Up The Dust

Jackson, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Kick Up the Dust

Kick Up the Dust is the 10th annual trail run supporting the Good Samaritan Center, which assists families in crisis in the Greater Jackson area. The event is held at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, Mississippi, with a listed site address of 5992 N. McRaven Road.

Race distances offered:

  • 14k through Choctaw Trails
  • 8k through Choctaw Trails
  • 4k through Choctaw Trails

Awards will be given to the top Male, Female and Nonbinary finishers in each distance. Results are posted on UltraSignup.

Directions from I-20: take Exit 36 in Clinton (Springridge Rd), go south on Springridge Rd for about 1.5 miles, turn left on McRaven Rd and continue about 1.5 miles; the entrance to Choctaw Trails is on the left. There is a clearly marked detour around a closed bridge near the entrance; participants are asked to follow posted signs.

Registration is noted to close on Fri, Apr 3 at 11:59 PM CT. The event description identifies food and an event atmosphere as part of the race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Mississippi Jackson

Race information

Registration
14 km
14k
8 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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