Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2025-2026

The Q50 Races Run to the Hills is a trail running event held at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. Participants can choose between a 5-mile single loop or a 10-mile course consisting of two loops on scenic, dirt trails with small hills but no technical challenges. The race promotes e..

Diablito Ultra, held at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana, offers challenging 50K and 50-mile trail races through diverse ecosystems including cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and river trails. The course features a 5-mile loop along the river, where runners may encounter local wildlife..

The Spillway Classic Trail Run is an exciting annual event held in Norco, Louisiana, featuring a challenging 3-mile off-road course that showcases the natural beauty of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Participants can expect a rugged terrain with steep inclines and muddy trails, making it a thrilling exp..

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 and 10 miles. The course is relatively flat, set on trails within the scenic state park, and features a single loop star..

The Woodlands 5k Trail Run, hosted by Woodlands Conservancy, takes place at the Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The 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 from October..

El Diablo Hundo is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. The race features three distances: a 100-mile, a 100K, and a 25K, all run on a 10-mile loop course combining the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails. The terrain is typical Louisiana State Park tr..

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half Marathon, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, 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, ru..

The Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile event takes place in Avery Island, Louisiana, and features multiple race options including a 1 Mile Fun Run, a 5K Run, and a 7K Trail Run, with both t-shirt and non-t-shirt options available. This event supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, aimi..

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 roots, twists, turns,..

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

The Screaming Monkey is an annual trail running event held at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, Louisiana, near a National Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The race offers 25K, 50K, and 50-mile distances, all featuring a challenging 15.5-mile loop with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain per loop.The course in..

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 terrain challenges like ant piles and a mix of sun-exposed and shad..

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 long bridges over cypress swamps, hardwood forests, and piney woods, primarily on single-track trails that are surprisingly..

The Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k is a trail running event held at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. Covering a 5-kilometer (3-mile) distance, the race offers participants a scenic course through natural surroundings by the water. Runners receive a cool t-shirt, food and refreshments..

Run Caney is an exciting running event taking place in Minden, Louisiana, featuring two main races: a 6-mile and a 12-mile loop around the scenic Upper Caney Lake. Set against the backdrop of the Kisatchie National Forest, the course offers a perfect blend of gentle hills and beautiful oak flats, ma..

The Geaux Wild Ultra is an endurance trail running event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. Featuring a 10-mile loop course that combines the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, the race offers two distances: a 50-mile and a 50K. The terrain is classic Louisiana State Par..