Trail Running calendar near Mandeville 2026-2027

Trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park offering a 5 mile loop and a 10 mile two loop course on dirt trails. Water refill stations are provided for personal bottles, awards for top three men and women, food from New Orleans Mission.

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.

Trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA featuring a 50 mile and a 50K on a 5 mile river loop through swamp and hardwood forest. Two aid stations, finisher medal, camping and cabin lodging nearby.

A night trail event at Fontainebleau State Park with 5 and 10 mile options. Runners must carry a headlamp, whistle, and personal hydration; one aid point at the start finish provides water for refilling.

A 5K run or walk paired with a symbolic 110-floor stair climb at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi honoring first responders, with timed options for runners, multiple registration categories, and water stations along the course.

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.

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.

Multi-distance ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses finishing at Second Line Brewing. Open-road routes use Strava navigation, stocked aid stations, local-artist awards and a $500 prize for new course reco..

A Last Person Standing event on October 31, 2026 featuring a 2.08 mile wooded loop run every 30 minutes until one runner remains, with a full aid station, crew and uncrewed tent areas, and official mileage-based results.

Night trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park with 5 and 10 mile options on dirt trails. Headlamps, personal hydration containers, and a whistle are required and the event enforces rules to protect the park.

Trail races from 3 to 150 miles take place at Tickfaw State Park on a 3-mile river loop with two aid stations, campground and cabin lodging, and event awards and swag; wildlife awareness is advised.

A trail 5K in Mandeville, LA marking Q50 Races 20th Anniversary on December 12, 2026. The event includes anniversary t shirts, food, and a toy collection for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

An urban-supported 50K and Half Marathon through Biloxi and Ocean Springs with beachfront sections, GPS-based navigation, roughly six aid stations, drop bag options, and awards for finishers.

An overnight fundraiser at the Harrison County Fairgrounds where participants run a 2 km loop every hour for 12 hours. Headlamps are required and proceeds support the Coastal MS Wildcats.

Trail running at Bogue Chitto State Park with five distances from 5 to 50 miles. Water refill stations require your own bottle, and runners must carry out all trash; certain finisher awards are provided.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Mandeville, Louisiana where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Awards include patches, a wooden medal for six laps, and national leaderboard prizes.