Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2026-2027

A trail obstacle event at EightFold Farms in Benton, LA, combining trail miles with functional fitness. Three race divisions and a kids FIT Challenge feature varied obstacles, finishing medals, and event swag.

Trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park offering a 5 mile loop and a 10 mile two loop course on dirt trails. Water refill stations are provided for personal bottles, awards for top three men and women, food from New Orleans Mission.

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.

A trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park offering 50K and 50 mile options with aid stations, on site lodging, race day food, swag, and finishers medals. Natural habitat hazards such as snakes and alligators are noted along the river trai..

A 10 hour overnight trail ultra in Lafayette, Louisiana on a 3.8 mile loop with single track, gravel and boardwalk sections. Aid station is passed twice each lap; runners must carry a light and hydration and this is 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.

Experience a unique trail event in Blanchard that combines distance running with a strategic game of tic tac toe. Complete laps to earn moves on your bib and compete for game based prizes on this elevated course.

Experience a 5 mile trail race through the rolling hills of Lincoln Parish Park. Enjoy a timed run near the lake followed by post race refreshments and a park festival featuring activities for all attendees.

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.

Trail distances from 25K to 100 miles at Lake Bistineau State Park on a 10 mile loop course with two aid stations, natural trail surfaces, on site campsites, finisher awards, and varied race day food.

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.

A 3.1-mile (5K) loop at Eddie D. Jones Park on dirt and grass trails. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they choose, with a central start and an aid station at every lap.

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.

No Man's Land Trail Run on October 17, 2026 near Lake Charles Louisiana uses an 8 mile loop at Sam Houston Jones State Park with 50K, 25K and 7.78 mile options. The course is mostly single track with roots, water crossings and marked aid st..

An open course in New Orleans offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances that finish at Second Line Brewing, with marked routes, Strava files, stocked aid stations, local artist awards and a mid race and post race gathering.

A Last Person Standing event on a roughly 2 mile wooded loop near Wiggins MS where runners complete a lap every 30 minutes until one remains. Aid, crew tents, an uncrewed tent, medals and a buckle for 100 miles are provided.

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.