Trail Running calendar near Blanchard 2025-2026

Join the 5th annual Running with the Dogs on Nov 1, 2025 in Kilgore for a fun 5K and kids 1K, with a Sleep in Supporter option. Run for Kilgore ISD Education Foundation and enjoy a family friendly morning of racing and community spirit.

Screaming Monkey returns November 8, 2025 at Eddie D Jones Park in Keithville LA, near a national chimpanzee sanctuary, with 50 mile, 50K and 25K trail options. Expect rolling red clay single track, technical hills and onsite camping.

Turkey Trails - Shreveport is a Thanksgiving-themed running event held at Walker Park and the Arthur Ray Teague Running Trail in Bossier City, LA. The race offers 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, and a Virtual Race, plus a Volunteer-then-Run opt..

Run the Turkey Trek at Daingerfield State Park on November 27, 2025. Choose 5K or 10K on scenic rocky single track with rolling hills. Finishers get a custom wood medal and a Turkey Trek beanie and aid stations keep you fueled.

OUTLAST Shreveport is a six hour trail endurance challenge where you run a 5K loop each hour on rooty, hilly single track. Stay on pace to keep laps coming and earn patches, a shirt, and spots on the national leaderboard.

Celebrate the season at the Reindeer Run on Dec 6, 2025 at Arthur Ray Teague Trail in Bossier City with distances from 5K to half marathon and on course support. Enjoy medals, goodie bags, free photos and same evening results.

Run Caney on December 13 invites runners to loop around Upper Caney Lake in Kisatchie National Forest with 6 mile and 12 mile options across gentle hills and oak flats. Enjoy a friendly race atmosphere with awards and homemade ornaments.

Challenge yourself on forest single track at Run The Pines Kilgore on Jan 31 2026, with 18K, 12K and 6K options weaving through East Texas pine woods. Join the series to collect wooden finisher medals that fit into a Run The Pines plaque.

Geaux Wild Ultra returns to Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline LA with 50 Miler and 50K options on a mostly flat 10 mile loop through muddy woodland trails. Enjoy hearty aid station fare, new swag, and finisher medals.

The Old School 50K is a challenging trail running event held at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, Louisiana, known for its rugged "old school" style featuring mud, dirt, and natural terrain. The race offers three distances: 5 miles (half loop)..

Challenge yourself at The Old School at Lincoln Parish Park on March 21, 2026 with 5, 10 and 20 mile trail routes over muddy dirt terrain and scenic woods. Enjoy aid stations, post run food, on site camping and RV spots while supporting a l..

Take on the BIG BAD RUCK in Gilmer, Texas at Pineywoods Valley Trails with 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options on a rugged 2 mile loop featuring creek crossings and climbs. Camp on site and push your limits in this supported timed ruck challenge.