Trail Running calendar near Minden 2025-2026

Kisatchie Crusher Gravel & Run is held in Minden, Louisiana, at Caney Lake Park and the surrounding Kisatchie National Forest. The festival-style event offers five events: a 5K Run, a 10K Run, and 15-, 30-, and 60-mile Gravel routes. The 5K/10K loops stay on paved Caney Lakes roads, crossing a flat..

The Trail Grinder is an annual benefit trail running event held in Atlanta, Texas, at the Atlanta MTB Trail. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, it offers three race distances: 5k, 10k, and 30k. The course features a scenic East Texas trail through piney woods, with 6.2 miles of single track and 630 f..

El Diablo Hundo, held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana, offers 100 Miler, 100K, and 25K races. The course is a 10-mile loop through Louisiana trail terrain, including muddy sections, roots, and natural surfaces, with scenic views of upland hardwood forest, open water, and stands of..

Located at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, Louisiana, Screaming Monkey circles the nearby National Chimpanzee Sanctuary (Chimp Haven) and offers a wild, trail-filled atmosphere as runners pass by the sanctuary bells and park environs. This seventh annual ultramarathon provides 25K, 50K, and 50-mi..

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 option. Distances cater to all ages, with 5k/10k and 1 Mile inc..

Run Caney is a trail running event held near Minden, Louisiana, featuring 6-mile and 12-mile loop races around the scenic Upper Caney Lake in the Kisatchie National Forest. The course offers a balanced terrain with gentle hills, oak flats, and minimal rocks or roots, making it ideal for first-time t..

The Red Dirt Ultra, held in Provencal, Louisiana, takes place on the scenic Sandstone and Caroline Dormon Trail within Kisatchie National Forest. Celebrating its 10th edition, this challenging ultra features rugged terrain with loose and hard-packed sand, stream crossings, climbs, descents, and long..

Geaux Wild Ultra takes place at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. The event features two distances: a 50-mile ultra and a 50K. The course is a 10-mile loop weaving together the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, with two aid stations along the route—the main Start/Finish aid of..

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), 10 miles (full loop), and 20 miles (two loops) on well-mai..

The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park is a trail running event at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, Louisiana. It offers three distances: 5 miles, 10 miles, and 20 miles. The course is an "Old School" mud, dirt, blood-and-tears style trail, with the 5-mile race as a half-loop of the 10-mile course and t..