Mississippi Trail 50
Laurel, United States • 6-7 Mar 2026
Mississippi Trail 50 : March 6-7, 2026
The event in Laurel, Mississippi offers multiple distances on the Longleaf Horse Trail in De Soto National Forest. Distances listed for the event are:
- Mississippi 100
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 20K
Packet pickup is at the trailhead. Packet pickup is scheduled Friday night for the 50M, 50K and 20K, and Friday morning at 10 a.m. for the 100M. Post-race food is provided on-site at the start/finish area. Finisher mementos are given, and belt buckles are awarded to 50 Mile and 100 Mile finishers. The event is noted as the 30th annual edition.
Course and race format
The course follows gently rolling pine forest terrain, mostly single track with some double-track logging roads. Loop formats are used: the 50 Mile course comprises three 12.5-mile loops plus two 6.1-mile loops; the 100 Mile course comprises seven 12.5-mile loops plus two 6.1-mile loops. The 50K and 50 Mile events have a 12-hour time limit; the 100 Mile event has a 30-hour time limit. Runners may switch to a shorter distance after completing one or more loops; runners who switch during the race are counted as finishers but are not eligible for trophies. The event includes aid stations along the course. Coordinates for the trailhead are approximately N31.567749, W88.987241. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.