Area 51 Trail Race
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Area 51 Trail Race, Hernando, MS
The event is the third annual Area 51 Trail Race held on the Area 51 mountain bike trail system near Hernando, Mississippi. The race offers the following distances:
- 12K
- 6K
The course is 100% single track and winds through hills and trees in North Mississippi. The route includes almost 100 feet of elevation gain per mile and is described as runnable; all distances are approximate and may vary from measured road distances.
Logistics note that packet pickup will be available a day or two before the race and also at the start/finish on race morning. Parking is limited and its availability can depend on weather conditions. Organizers plan a water station on the shorter route and an aid station on the longer route; specific station locations and additional details will be confirmed closer to the event.
The race is organized as a not for profit event. All profits are designated to the North Mississippi Trail Alliance, the group credited with building and maintaining the trail system used for the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
