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MUTS Running - Big Butts

Jackson, United States • 19 Jul 2025

The Big Butts race, hosted by the Mississippi Ultra and Trail Society (MUTS), takes place in Jackson, MS, at the Mississippi College Choctaw Trails pavilion. This trail event offers multiple distances: 100K, 100K relay, 50K, and a returning 25K Fun Run. The course features 7.75-mile loops on shaded single-track trails with moderate elevation gain, combining cross country and Butts Park trails.

Despite a non-technical course, the July heat and humidity add to the challenge. Aid stations provide water, sports drinks, and food. The event encourages self-supported setups at the start area and offers unique swag and awards for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Mississippi Jackson

Race information

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100 km
170 m+
100k
100 km
170 m+
100k Relay
50 km
170 m+
50k
25 km
170 m+
25k Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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