The Great Scorpion Trail Run
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The Great Scorpion Trail Run
The Great Scorpion Trail Run is scheduled for January 9th, 2027 at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, Mississippi. Proceeds are donated to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. RFID chip timing is provided by Time 2 Run.
The course uses single track and some jeep trail. It is based on a 7.78 mile loop that runners complete multiple times. Each runner must follow the full route as designed; cutting the course will result in disqualification and forfeiture of awards.
Distances
- 50K, four loops of a 7.78 mile circuit
- 25K, two loops of a 7.78 mile circuit
- 12.5K, one loop of a 7.78 mile circuit
There will be two official aid stations with water coolers that runners will pass on each loop. Runners are expected to carry personal water and nutrition on the course. Port-a-johns will be at the start/finish area and organizers are considering one at the 5 Points checkpoint.
Event logistics note limited parking near the start and finish; additional parking is available by the boat landing and upper restrooms. Camping is not allowed at Bonita Lakes Park; Clarkco State Park campground is noted about 21.2 miles from the venue. Registered runners receive an official race t-shirt and finishers receive event medals. Organizers offered scorpion patches in 2025 to the first 100 registrants. Registration opens April 25th and the promo code YEAR10 reduces the fee by $10 on opening day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
