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Mississippi Trail 50

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Laurel, Mississippi, United States

calendar_today 06 Mar, 2026 – 07 Mar, 2026

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sell $90.00

About the Event

Celebrate a landmark 30th anniversary on the serene, rolling trails of the DeSoto National Forest at the legendary Mississippi Trail 50 on March 6-7, 2026. This venerable event offers four distinct challenges: a demanding 100-mile journey, a classic 50-miler, a 50K, and an accessible 20K, all unfolding on soft pine needle-covered single track. The unique, flexible format allows runners in the Saturday races to strategically step down in distance mid-event, transforming a potential DNF into a successful finish and making it an ideal venue for a first-time ultra attempt. For the truly tenacious, the separate 100-mile race begins at noon on Friday, an all-or-nothing test of endurance against a strict 30-hour clock.

The community-focused atmosphere centers on the Long Leaf Horse Trailhead, where packet pickup, the famous MUTS aid station, and post-race celebrations foster a spirit of shared perseverance. Fifty-mile and hundred-mile finishers earn coveted belt buckles, while all participants receive a memento for completing their chosen distance. This anniversary edition is more than a race; it's a pilgrimage to a cornerstone of Southern trail running, where the gentle terrain belies a profound test of determination. Lace up for a weekend where three decades of tradition meet the personal frontier of your next great adventure.

Races Offered

Mississippi 100

Mar 06, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$90.00

50 Miler

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 80.5K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$90.00

50K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$90.00

20K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$90.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Laurel.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.0° / 22.2°

wb_sunny 9.0° / 20.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.1 /

water_drop 70.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.0° / 22.2°

wb_sunny 9.0° / 20.9°

air 11.1 km/h

water_drop 70.8%

About Laurel

Learn more about the host city, Laurel.

Laurel is a small city in the inland area of the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It's best known in American culture as the home base of husband-and-wife home renovation team Ben and Erin Napier, stars of the HGTV series Home Town.