Trail Running calendar near New Orleans 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.

A trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park offering 50K and 50 mile options with aid stations, on site lodging, race day food, swag, and finishers medals. Natural habitat hazards such as snakes and alligators are noted along the river trai..

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.

An open course in New Orleans offering 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances that finish at Second Line Brewing, with marked routes, Strava files, stocked aid stations, local artist awards and a mid race and post race gathering.

A Last Person Standing event on a roughly 2 mile wooded loop near Wiggins MS where runners complete a lap every 30 minutes until one remains. Aid, crew tents, an uncrewed tent, medals and a buckle for 100 miles are provided.

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.

Multiple race distances take place at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA, including a 3 mile river loop that passes through swamp and forest. The event includes aid stations, campsites and cabins, and awards and event swag for finishers.

A trail 5K in Mandeville on December 12, 2026 marking Q50 Races' 20th anniversary, with anniversary shirts, food, and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

A supported urban 50K and half marathon in Biloxi and Ocean Springs, featuring a coastal route past the Biloxi Lighthouse and Gulf Islands National Seashore, multiple aid stations, GPX course files and a 10 hour completion limit.

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.