Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2025-2026

Event overview The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. The event offers three distances: 50 Miler 50K Half Marathon All events start in the city and finish at Second Line Brewi..

Event details The Chemin-A-Haut Trail event is scheduled for October 18, 2025 in Bastrop, Louisiana (14656 State Park Rd., 71220). The 2025 edition will be the ninth year the event is held. The event takes place on natural trails through fo..

Gator Tail 5K Trail Race on October 25, 2025 at Northshore Technical Community College features a 5K, 1 mile and a kids Gator Gallop. Tackle scenic wooded trails that may be muddy and celebrate with a finisher shirt and medal.

No Man's Land Trail Run : November 1, 2025 The event takes place at Sam Houston Jones State Park, 107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA. Distances offered: 50K 25K 7.78 Miler Registration closes on Monday, October 27. The organizer offers..

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 7..

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, tis..

Run the Q50 Races Chupacabra under the stars at Bogue Chitto State Park on November 7, 2025 with 5 and 10 mile loop options. Bring a bright headlamp and your own hydration for a scenic dirt trail with gentle hills; small park fee applies.

Join the Wild Cajun Trail Runs at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles on November 8, 2025, with 40, 27, 13, 13M RUCK and 10K options. Run scenic 13 mile loops through pine forest, cypress swamp and moss draped trees.

Screaming Monkey on Nov 8 at Eddie D. Jones Park near Shreveport delivers rugged trail running on a 15.5 mile loop through technical forest beside a national chimpanzee sanctuary. Choose 25K, 50K or 50 mile options and camp on site.

Turkey Trails - Shreveport is a Thanksgiving-themed running event held at Walker Park and the Arthur Ray Teague Running Trail in Bossier City, LA. The race offers 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, and a Virtual Race, plus a Volunteer-then-Run opt..

Hit the scenic Bussey Brake trails near Bastrop LA for the Pere Malfait Trail Race, offering 50K, 16 mile and 8 mile options on Nov 15. Enjoy flat reservoir views, lively aid stations, Cajun folklore and standout swag for finishers.

Armadillo Dash is a trail running event at the Bonnet Carré Spillway Trail in Norco, Louisiana, featuring a 5K and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starting and finishing at the Boat Launch Pavilion. The 100% trail course is well-marked and mai..

OUTLAST SHREVEPORT is a six-hour trail endurance challenge at 1 North Adventure Trails Park in Blanchard, LA. Runners complete a 5K lap on the hour for up to six rounds, finishing each lap within the hour to stay in the race. The 5K course..

Join the festive Q50 Santa on Trails 5K at Fontainebleau State Park on December 6, 2025 for a family friendly trail run with a Santa hat, tee and handmade medal for each finisher. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support the New Orleans Mission..

Explore Louisiana wilds at the Loup Garou Trail Run in Ville Platte with 20, 40, 60 and 100 mile options across cypress swamps, hardwoods and piney woods. Expect single track, long swamp bridges and lively local support for every mile.

Event overview The Reindeer Run in Bossier City, Louisiana offers multiple distances on December 6, 2025. The event is open to runners and walkers. Distances available: 5k 10k 15k Half marathon Registration is available online through Pay..

Run Caney is a trail running event held near Minden, Louisiana, featuring 6-mile and 12-mile loop races around the scenic Upper Caney Lake in the Kisatchie National Forest. The course offers a balanced terrain with gentle hills, oak flats,..

Event format and course OUTLAST New Orleans is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge held on a loop course. Runners complete a 5K lap every hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to remain in the event; those who fail to finish a lap..

Wild Azalea Trail Challenge : January 3, 2026 The Wild Azalea Trail Challenge takes place Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the Evangeline Ranger District of the Kisatchie National Forest near Alexandria, Louisiana (Valentine Lake). This is the..

Q50 Races Trails Extravaganza at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton LA offers scenic single track loop courses from 5 to 50 miles for casual trail runners and ultrarunners alike. Expect rugged dirt trails, event swag and a hearty finish..