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State Games of Mississippi Trail Race

Name: State Games of Mississippi Trail Race
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Meridian

Meridian, United States • 27 Jun 2026

State Games of Mississippi Trail Race

The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Bonita Lakes, Boat Ramp on the Upper Lake in Meridian, Mississippi. The course is off-road, held on trails around Bonita Lakes.

The main distance is 4.6 mile trail run. The entry fee is $25. Online registration is recommended by June 25 to ensure correct t-shirt size; on-site registration is available on race day but t-shirt size is not guaranteed for day-of registrants.

Age divisions are offered for male and female competitors in the following groups: 13 and under; 14-16; 17-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80 and over.

Awards include gold, silver, and bronze medals for first, second, and third place finishers in each age group, for both male and female categories. In addition, there is a first overall male medal and a first overall female medal.

The event is presented with sponsorship by Atmos Energy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Mississippi Meridian

Race information

Registration

5 mi

4.6 Mile Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Circle of the Dragon

Backyard Ultra

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