Trail Running calendar near Franklinton 2025-2026

2025 Woodlands 5k Trail Run, part of the 6th Annual Hike-a-Thon, takes place at the Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (449 F Edward Hebert Blvd). The event features a groomed 3.1-mile Trail Classic 5k on wooded trails, plus a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages. The accompanying Hike-A-Thon runs..

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half Marathon, held in New Orleans, LA, 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, running p..

The Gator Tail 5k Trail Race takes place at Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe, Louisiana. The event features a 5K trail run, a 1-mile fun run, and a half-mile Gator Gallop for children 10 and under. The course offers a mix of gravel, dirt, grassy paths, and short pavement stretches t..

Run the River Ultra Challenge and Relay returns to Petal, Mississippi, set along the Leaf River and Petal River Park. This 4th annual event offers a 6-hour, looped trail format for runners of all abilities, with 2.5-mile loops that can be completed solo or as part of a relay (2–4 teammates). Communi..

Q50 Races Chupacabra is a late-night trail race held at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. Runners choose between a 5-mile loop or a 10-mile course consisting of two loops, offering a nocturnal experience on dirt trails with some hills. Participants are urged to bring a bright headla..

The Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run takes place at the Bonnet Carré Spillway Trail in Norco, Louisiana. 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 wooded trails featuring varied t..

Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k takes place at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. The 5K trail race runs on flat park trails near the water, with start and finish at the last pavilion by the lake. The event supports the New Orleans Mission by collecting unwrapped toys; participants are..

Q50 Races Trails Extravaganza takes place at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, Louisiana. The event offers five distances: 50, 30, 20, 10, and 5 miles, run on mostly single-track dirt through the park with campsites. The atmosphere emphasizes safety, self-sufficiency, and mutual respect, with..