Gator Tail 5k Trail Race
Oct 17Lacombe, LA5K
98 mi from Mississippi Trail 50, similar trail technicality to Mississippi Trail 50, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Mar 5–6, 2027
- Location
- Laurel, Mississippi
- Aid stations
- 5
- Registration
- Registration closes Mar 3, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- ms50.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026
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100M, 50M, 50K, and 20K in the DeSoto National forest on gently rolling pine forest, mostly single track with some double track logging roads. 30th annual event.
Key dates
Registration ends
Jan 31, 2027
Registration closes
Mar 3, 2027
Race day
Mar 5, 2027
Pricing
50 Miler
Registration, then $100 from Feb 1, 2027
$90
50K
Registration, then $100 from Feb 1, 2027
$90
20K
Registration, then $90 from Feb 1, 2027
$80
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Aid Station (MUTS Aid Station) Located at 6.2 miles on the big loop. This is the famous MUTS aid station; it is 2.5 miles to the next aid station. | 6.20 miles | -- | -- | ||
Water Stop (Out and Back) Located at 8.7 miles on the big loop. Out and back water stop; it is 3.9 miles to the next aid station. | 8.70 miles | -- | water | ||
Start/Finish (Big Loop) Start/finish line at end of each big loop (12.6 miles). Longest distance to aid is 6.2 miles. | 12.60 miles | -- | -- | ||
Water Stop (Small Loop) Located at 2 miles on the small loop. Water stop only; road conditions may not allow this stop. | 2.00 miles | -- | water | ||
Start/Finish (Small Loop) Start/finish at end of each small loop (6.1 miles). Longest distance to aid may be the full 6.1 miles. | 6.10 miles | -- | -- |
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