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The Great Scorpion Trail Run

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Meridian, Mississippi, United States

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About the Event

Discover the hidden sting of Mississippi's trails at the Great Scorpion Trail Run in Meridian's Bonita Lakes Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This distinctive event pays playful homage to the park's elusive arachnid residents, offering a true Southern ultra experience across a beautifully rugged course of winding singletrack and serene lakeside paths. Choose your challenge from a formidable 50K ultra to an accessible 12.5K, each distance promising a perfect blend of runnable terrain, supportive community spirit, and family-friendly race logistics. As a pioneer in Mississippi's trail running scene, the race balances a competitive edge with heartfelt charity support for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, creating a meaningful purpose for every mile. Be among the first to register and snag a coveted custom scorpion patch, then push your limits to earn a unique finisher's medal commemorating your gritty adventure. Lace up for a January run where Southern hospitality meets wild trail spirit, and every finish feels like a triumph over the course's sneaky, namesake sting.

Races Offered

50 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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06:30

25 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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07:00

12.5 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 12.5K

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07:15

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Meridian.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.7° / 13.6°

wb_sunny -0.1° / 10.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 71.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.7° / 13.6°

wb_sunny -0.1° / 10.5°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 71.1%

About Meridian

Learn more about the host city, Meridian.

Meridian is a city in Mississippi. It was a titan of commerce of sorts during the Reconstruction era and up through the Great Depression, even after General Tecumseh Sherman had torched it, due to its being a hub to five major rail lines and manufacturing during its golden age. It is now a treasure trove for some of the architecture preserved from that period. Meridian is also noted for being the location of the US v. Cecil Price court case, where several Ku Klux Klan members were charged for the abduction and murder of three Civil Rights workers in 1964 in nearby Neshoba County, an event analogously portrayed in the film Mississippi Burning.