Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2025-2026

Diablito Ultra, held at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana, offers challenging 50K and 50-mile trail races. Participants run on a 5-mile loop along the river through diverse ecosystems including cypress swamps and hardwood forests. The course features natural wildlife such as snakes and al..

The Spillway Classic Trail Run is an annual 3-mile trail race held at the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Norco, Louisiana. Celebrating its 38th year in 2025, the event features "The Gauntlet," a challenging off-road course through natural trails with unpaved surfaces and potential elevation changes. Runne..

A Louisiana Summer Night Ultra is a 10-hour overnight trail running event held in Lafayette, Louisiana, featuring a 3.8-mile loop course through swampy southern terrain. The course includes single-track trails, gravel roads, and wooden boardwalks, marked with reflective tape for night running. Runne..

The Q50 Races Bleau Moon is a night trail running event held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers two distance options: 5 miles and 10 miles. The course is a single loop on relatively flat terrain, illuminated only by runners' headlights, wit..

The LPP Fall Classic 5 Mile is a trail running event held at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, Louisiana. This single-distance race covers a scenic 5-mile course through the park's rolling hills, including part or all of the lake loop and about four miles of trail. The race starts and finishes near the..

The Woodlands 5k Trail Run, hosted by the Woodlands Conservancy, takes place at the Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This outdoor event features a 3.1-mile groomed trail loop for the classic 5K run and a 1-mile fun run, both held on September 27, 2025. Additionally, a Hike-A-Thon runs..

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 the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, characterized by flat terrain with muddy sections, tree r..

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half Marathon, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, offers three race distances: a 50-mile ultramarathon, a 50K ultramarathon, and a half marathon. The courses are entirely on pavement, featuring roads, running paths, and parks, with well-marked routes starting at Jackso..

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 about 90% natural terrain with rolling hills, technical roots, twists, turns, and water crossings, making it su..

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 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 Wild Cajun Trail Runs, held at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana, offers trail running distances of 10K, 13M, 27M, and 40M, plus a 13M ruck event. The course features scenic hiking trails through pine forests, winding rivers, cypress swamps, and moss-draped trees, with a 13..

The Screaming Monkey is an annual trail running event held at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, Louisiana, near Shreveport. The race offers three distances: 25K, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile ultra.The course features a 15.5-mile technical loop with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain per loop, con..

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 holes and ant piles. Runners experience a..

The Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run takes place at the Bonnet Carré Spillway Trail in Norco, Louisiana, just west of New Orleans. 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 trails..

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. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this 5-kilometer race features flat, scenic trails along the park's natural beauty. Participants are encouraged to run or walk in Santa suits a..

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, and minimal rocks or roots, making it ideal for first-time t..

The Q50 Races Trails Extravaganza is a multi-distance trail running event held at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. The race offers distances of 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, and 5 miles, with courses primarily on single-track dirt trails through scenic park terrain featuring campsites. The e..

Geaux Wild Ultra is an endurance running event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. The race offers two 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 features classic Louisia..