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The Great Scorpion Trail Run

Name: The Great Scorpion Trail Run
Start: 2027-01-09
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Meridian

Meridian, United States • 9 Jan 2027

The Great Scorpion Trail Run

The Great Scorpion Trail Run is scheduled for January 9, 2027, as the 10th annual edition at Bonita Lakes Park, 66 Bonita Reservoir Road, Meridian, MS 39301. The event offers multiple trail race distances and uses RFID chip timing provided by Time 2 Run.

Available race distances:

50K
25K
12.5K

The race benefits the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. The event page notes that the ninth edition saw course records in the 50K divisions and a revised King of the Loop record. Results from 2026 and split times are available for reference.

Race logistics and amenities mentioned include a family friendly setting, parking on the course to allow personal aid stations, and custom awards produced for the race. Sponsors named for recent editions include Tailwind Nutrition and Total Rehab. The organizer indicated that registration details will be announced and that Scorpion patches were offered in 2025 to the first 100 registrants.

RFID chip timing is used for official times. The event materials for recent years have included a race bib, a medal, and other event-specific items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Mississippi Meridian

Race information

Website

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

13 km

12.5k

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

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Honoring Our Heroes 5K

This all-terrain run and ruck event supports veterans and their families. The 5K and 2-mile courses take place on the trails of Camp Meridale. Proceeds benefit programs for military service members.

Saturday Jun 27

State Games of Mississippi Trail Race

Meridian

5 mi

Join the State Games of Mississippi 4.6 mi trail race at Bonita Lakes in Meridian on June 27 for a scenic off road challenge for all ages. Register early for a guaranteed shirt and race for age division and overall medals.

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The Ivy Trek Ultra

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