Trail Running Calendar Louisiana 2026-2027

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.

An ultrarun at Tickfaw State Park offering a 50 miler and a 50K on a river trail loop, with two aid stations, park lodging and camping, finisher medals, and awards for top finishers.

A 10 hour overnight trail ultra in Lafayette, LA on August 1, 2026 featuring repeated 3.8 mile loops with a central aid station. Runners must carry lights and hydration and the event includes finisher and podium awards.

A night trail race at Fontainebleau State Park offering 5 and 10 mile one-loop courses, a single start/finish aid station, mandatory headlight and personal hydration, and a strict leave-no-trace policy.

Outlast Shreveport is a night six hour trail challenge where participants run a 5K each hour for up to six rounds. Finish all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

Weekend multi discipline event in Minden, Louisiana featuring gravel races, road fondos, MTB races, and paved 5k and 10k runs. Courses are chip timed and well marked, with onsite camping, a post race meal, and event shirts.

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 an ultramarathon at Lake Bistineau State Park on October 3 to 4, 2026 offering 100M 100K 50M and 25K on a 10 mile loop with two aid stations and varied trail terrain.

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 loop-based trail event at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, LA where runners complete a marked 3.1 mile loop and may repeat laps; each finished loop is recorded so total distance is set by the participant.

Trail run and walk at Chemin-A-Haut State Park near Bastrop, LA, featuring a 4 mile run and 1 mile walk through forests and lakeshore. Event includes age-group prizes, team contests, and proceeds supporting Morehouse Parish projects.

No Man's Land Trail Run in Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles offers 50K, 25K and 7.78 mile races on an approximately 8 mile loop. The course is fully marked and includes technical trail features and water crossings.

A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe, LA offering a 5K, youth 5K, 1 mile fun run and a half mile Gator Gallop with medals, t shirts and a virtual option.

A city ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 Miler, 50K, and Half Marathon courses that finish at Second Line Brewing. The event features marked routes, stocked aid stations, packet pickup the day before, custom finisher medals, and a record..

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra near Mandeville, LA with repeated ~2.08 mile shaded loops every 30 minutes, staffed aid and crew tent areas, ranked results by mileage, and finisher awards including medals and buckles for 100 miles.

A nighttime trail event at Bogue Chitto State Park on November 6, 2026, offering 5- and 10-mile looped courses with on-course support for the 10-mile finish. Organized by Q50 Races, with participant food, handmade medals, and a $3 park fee.

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.