Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2026-2027

A July 4 community fundraiser at Robert J. Segura Memorial Stadium featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile fun run, age-division awards, and water stations on course.

A summer running event in Bossier City with 5K, 10K and half marathon options along a flat, paved river trail; finishers receive a medal and shirt and a virtual option is available.

An off-road 3 mile trail through the Bonnet Carre Spillway presented as the 39th annual Spillway Classic. The course follows natural trails and may be muddy; entries include individual and NOTC family options.

Trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA featuring a 50 mile and a 50K on a 5 mile river loop through swamp and hardwood forest. Two aid stations, finisher medal, camping and cabin lodging nearby.

A Louisiana Summer Night Ultra is a 10 hour night trail event in Lafayette, Louisiana featuring a 3.8 mile lap with a full aid station. Runners must carry lights and hydration and the race is conducted as a cupless event.

A night trail event at Fontainebleau State Park with 5 and 10 mile options. Runners must carry a headlamp, whistle, and personal hydration; one aid point at the start finish provides water for refilling.

A six hour trail endurance event where runners complete a 5K every hour to remain in competition, with patches and a premium medal for finishers, local prizes, and national leaderboard placement.

A two day cycling and running weekend at Caney Lake Park in Minden, Louisiana with gravel races, a road fondo, MTB races and paved 5k and 10k runs. Events are chip timed and include a post race meal and a T shirt.

A timed 5 mile trail race at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, LA, featuring part of the lake loop and about four miles of trail on the day of a park festival. Overall male and female winners receive special awards.

A community trail event at Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse on September 26, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run. Proceeds and registration fees support Woodlands Conservancy land protection and restoration.

El Diablo Hundo is a multi distance trail event at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, LA. The main course is a 10 mile loop with two aid stations, on site camping, and finisher awards for longer distances.

Experience a community cross country race at the scenic Nicholls Farm in Thibodaux. Run a 3200m grass course alongside student athletes and enjoy post race awards and festivities at the Nicholls XC Invitational.

Continuous loop endurance race at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, LA. Runners complete repeated 3.1 mile loops to reach either 40 miles or 50 miles within a 12 hour time limit, with a centrally stocked aid station.

Trail loop endurance event in Keithville, LA on 10/10/2026. Runners complete a 3.1 mile loop each hour, may stop anytime, and receive official timing for every completed loop and a combined overall time.

A 4-mile trail run and 1-mile walk in Bastrop, Louisiana on 10/17/2026 along forested trails and lakeshore; team competitions and cypress-wood awards; proceeds support Morehouse Parish projects.

Trail running event at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles with looped, technical trails and options for 50K, 25K and 7.78 mile distances; a no medal option and yearly enamel finisher pin are offered.

Multi-distance ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses finishing at Second Line Brewing. Open-road routes use Strava navigation, stocked aid stations, local-artist awards and a $500 prize for new course reco..

A Last Person Standing event on October 31, 2026 featuring a 2.08 mile wooded loop run every 30 minutes until one runner remains, with a full aid station, crew and uncrewed tent areas, and official mileage-based results.

Night trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park with 5 and 10 mile options on dirt trails. Headlamps, personal hydration containers, and a whistle are required and the event enforces rules to protect the park.

A multi-distance running event at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island on November 7, 2026, offering 1 Mile, 5K, 7K and virtual options while benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.