What distances are available for this event?

• →100 Mile race starting at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026
• →50 Mile and 50K races starting at 6:00 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026
• →20K fun run starting at 8:00 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026

What is the course structure for the 100 Mile race?

• →The 100 Mile course consists of seven 12.5-mile loops and two 6.1-mile loops, totaling approximately 100 miles.
• →The race follows an "all or nothing" format, meaning runners must complete the full distance by the cutoff time or receive a DNF (Did Not Finish).

What is the course structure for the 50 Mile and 50K races?

• →The 50 Mile course includes three 12.5-mile loops and two 6.1-mile loops.
• →The 50K course uses the same loop system as the 50 Mile race but is adjusted to the shorter distance.

What is the course structure for the 20K fun run?

• →The 20K fun run takes place on a shorter course within the same trail network used for the longer distances.

What are the time limits and cutoffs for each race?

• →100 Mile: 30-hour limit (must finish by 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 7). Cutoff to start the final 6.1-mile loop is 4:15 PM on Saturday.
• →50 Mile and 50K: 12-hour limit (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday). Cutoff to begin the first 6.1-mile loop is 2:45 PM (8:45 elapsed). Cutoff to start the final 6.1-mile loop is 4:15 PM (10:15 elapsed).
• →20K: 10-hour limit.

What are the packet pickup times for each race?

• →100 Mile runners can pick up their race packets at the trailhead starting at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 6.
• →50 Mile, 50K, and 20K runners can pick up their race packets at the trailhead starting at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 6.

What is the significance of the 2026 Mississippi Trail 50?

• →This is the 30th anniversary of the Mississippi Trail 50.
• →It is the fourth annual 100 Mile event, held in partnership with the Mississippi Ultra and Trail Society (M.U.T.S.).

What awards and mementos are given to participants?

• →All participants receive finisher items.
• →Commemorative belt buckles are awarded to 50 Mile and 100 Mile finishers.

What post-race amenities are available?

• →Food is served on-site at the start and finish line.

What should participants expect in terms of weather?

• →March weather in Mississippi is unpredictable, with potential for heat, cold, rain, or rare snow. Runners should prepare for variable conditions.

Who supports the event?

• →The event relies on dedicated volunteers, many of whom return annually, and is coordinated by the Mississippi Ultra and Trail Society (M.U.T.S.).