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.

An ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park in Louisiana offering 50K and 50 mile options along a five mile River Trail loop, with two aid stations, wildlife hazards noted, on-site lodging, swag, and finisher awards.

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.

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.

A city ultramarathon and half marathon in New Orleans with 50-mile, 50K, and half-distance options, an open road course, aid stations and local artist awards, and a shared finish and post-race gathering at Second Line Brewing.

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.

Event Details The Frigid Beast Feast takes place from December 11 to 13, 2026 at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana. The event offers eight different race distances: a 150 Miler, a 102 Miler, a 75 Miler, a 51 Miler, a 33 Miler, a..

A trail 5K in Mandeville, LA marking Q50 Races' 20th anniversary on December 12, 2026, featuring anniversary t-shirts, food, and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

An urban supported 50K and Half Marathon through Biloxi and Ocean Springs with GPX course files, multiple aid stations, and finish amenities at Altered Reality Brewing; the event supports Ainsley Angels.

The 12hr Frenzy is a unique overnight trail challenge supporting youth track and field. Every hour for 12 hours, participants run or walk a 2 km loop in the dark at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. It's a fundraiser where all proceeds benef..

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.