Mississippi · 6 Hour Solo · 6-hour relay · Community Walk
Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay
Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay is a 6 Hour Solo, 6-hour relay and Community Walk event held in Petal, Mississippi. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Petal, MS
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Petal, Mississippi
- Distances
- 6 Hour Solo, 6-hour relay, Community Walk
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
About the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay
A six-hour looped trail event at Petal River Park along the Leaf River, hosted by the City of Petal. Solo runners and relay teams of 2-4 log as many roughly 2.8-mile laps as they can, and there is a community walk option.
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Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay: common questions
- When is the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay held?
- In Petal, Mississippi.
- What distances does the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay offer?
- 6 Hour Solo, 6-hour relay and Community Walk.
- How do I register for the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What is the course like at the Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified.
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