Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2025-2026

The Q50 Races Bleau Moon is a night trail running event held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. Participants can choose between 5-mile and 10-mile distances on a mostly flat course that loops through the scenic park. The race emphasizes enjoyment and safety, encouraging runners to..

The Woodlands 5k Trail Run will take place in Belle Chasse on Saturday 27 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 26 miles.

El Diablo Hundo is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana, featuring 100-mile, 100K, and 25K race distances. The course consists of a 10-mile loop combining Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, characterized by flat terrain with muddy sections, tree roots..

The Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run will take place in Bastrop on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half Marathon, held in New Orleans, LA, offers three race distances: a 50-mile, 50K, and a half marathon. The ultra races start at Jackson Square, while the half marathon begins at Louisiana Running Company. The fully paved course winds through city roads, running p..

The Gator Tail 5k Trail Race takes place at Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe, Louisiana. The event features a 5K trail run, a 1-mile fun run, and a half-mile Gator Gallop for children 10 and under. The course offers a mix of gravel, dirt, grassy paths, and short pavement stretches t..

The Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in Avery Island, Louisiana, offering scenic races on hard-packed roads winding through the world-famous Jungle Gardens. Participants can choose from a 1-mile fun run, 5K, or 7K trail run, with options for virtual participation as well...

The No Man's Land Trail Run takes place at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles, Louisiana. It offers three distances: 50K, 25K, and a 7.78-mile looped course. The trail features an 8-mile loop around the park's perimeter, mostly on technical single-track trails with rolling hills, roots,..

The LOPA Trail Run for Life is an annual event held at Cherokee Horse Farm in Carencro, Louisiana. The 12th edition, scheduled for November 2, 2025, features a Super Hero Fun Run, a 5K run/walk, and a 10K run. The race celebrates organ, tissue, and eye donation by honoring donors, their families, an..

The Q50 Races Chupacabra is a night trail running event held at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. Participants can choose between 5-mile and 10-mile distances, with the 10-mile race consisting of two scenic loops on dirt trails featuring gentle hills. The race starts just before mid..

The Screaming Monkey race, held near Shreveport, Louisiana, at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, offers challenging trail running events including a 50-mile, 50K, and 25K distances. The course features a 15.5-mile technical loop with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain, consisting of 75% single-trac..

The Wild Cajun Trail Runs is a trail running event held at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It features multiple distances including a 40-mile, 27-mile, 13-mile, 10K, and a 13-mile ruck race. The course consists of wide dirt single-track hiking trails through pine forests, wi..

The Père Malfait Trail Race, held at Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area near Bastrop, Louisiana, offers three distances: 50K, 16 miles, and 8 miles. The course features a mostly flat trail around Bussey Brake Reservoir with some varied terrain, including ant piles and exposed sunny sections as we..

The Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run takes place at the Bonnet Carré Spillway Trail in Norco, Louisiana. This event offers two race options: a 5K trail run suitable for all levels and a challenging 13.1-mile half marathon on well-maintained, clearly marked wooded trails featuring varied t..

The Loup Garou Trail Run, held in Ville Platte, Louisiana, offers a uniquely Louisiana trail running experience with distances of 100, 60, 40, and 20 miles. The course features single-track trails winding through cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and piney woods, including long bridges that showcase..

The Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k is a festive trail running event held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. Participants run or walk a 5-kilometer (3-mile) course on flat, scenic trails near the water. The race promotes a joyful atmosphere with runners encouraged to wear Santa suits..

The Run Caney - Minden, LA will take place in Minden on Saturday 13 December 2025. You can run between 6 and 12 miles.

The Q50 Races Trails Extravaganza is a trail running event held at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. It offers multiple race distances including 50, 30, 20, 10, and 5 miles, with courses primarily on single-track dirt trails through scenic park terrain featuring campsites. The event..

The Red Dirt Ultra, held in Provencal, Louisiana, takes place on the scenic Sandstone and Caroline Dormon Trail within Kisatchie National Forest. Celebrating its 10th edition, this challenging ultra features rugged terrain with loose and hard-packed sand, stream crossings, climbs, descents, and long..

The Geaux Wild Ultra is an endurance running event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. It features two race distances: a 50-mile ultra and a 50K, both run on a challenging 10-mile loop course combining the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails. The terrain is typical Louisian..