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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

Event details

The State Games of Mississippi Trail Race takes place on June 27, 2026, at Bonita Lakes - Boat Ramp on the Upper Lake in Meridian, Mississippi (1 Bonita Reservoir Road, Meridian, MS 39301). The event is a trail run held off-road on the park trails. The course distance is 4.6 mi. The published entry fee is $20. Online registration is recommended by June 20 to ensure correct t-shirt size; on-site registration is available the day of the event from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m., with t-shirt sizes not guaranteed for same-day registrants.

Divisions and awards

Age divisions are offered for both male and female competitors in the following groups: 13 & under; 14-16; 17-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; and 80+. Medals for Gold, Silver, and Bronze will be presented to the first, second, and third place finishers in each age group for each gender. Separate medals will be awarded to the first overall male and the first overall female. The race is sponsored by Lala Enterprises. 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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