Trail Running calendar near Lake Charles 2026-2027

Push your limits at the Made for More Ultra, a backyard style ultramarathon in Sunset, Louisiana on April 18, 2026. Run a 4.2 mile loop at the top of each hour until one runner remains, who must complete a final solo loop to win.

Trail races of 5k and 10k through shaded pine forests and creek crossings at Village Creek State Park in Lumberton, TX, with aid station support. Race proceeds support a nonprofit focused on recovering missing and exploited children.

A 10 hour overnight trail ultra in Acadiana Park, Lafayette, featuring repeated 3.8 mile laps on single track, gravel, and boardwalks with a central aid station and cupless race rules.

Trail running at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles with 50K, 25K and 7.78 mile options on an 8 mile loop. Mostly singletrack with roots, water crossings and rolling hills, staffed aid and an 8 Mile Ruck division.

A multi-distance trail event at Chicot State Park near Ville Platte, Louisiana, featuring single-track loops through cypress swamp, hardwood and pine woods. Distances include 100, 60, 40 and 20 miles; 2026 is the tenth and final year.