Trail Running calendar near New Orleans 2026-2027

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 ultrarun at Tickfaw State Park offering a 50 miler and a 50K on a river trail loop, with two aid stations, park lodging and camping, finisher medals, and awards for top finishers.

A night trail race at Fontainebleau State Park offering 5 and 10 mile one-loop courses, a single start/finish aid station, mandatory headlight and personal hydration, and a strict leave-no-trace policy.

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.

A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe, LA offering a 5K, youth 5K, 1 mile fun run and a half mile Gator Gallop with medals, t shirts and a virtual option.

A city ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 Miler, 50K, and Half Marathon courses that finish at Second Line Brewing. The event features marked routes, stocked aid stations, packet pickup the day before, custom finisher medals, and a record..

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra near Mandeville, LA with repeated ~2.08 mile shaded loops every 30 minutes, staffed aid and crew tent areas, ranked results by mileage, and finisher awards including medals and buckles for 100 miles.

Q50 Races Chupacabra in Franklinton, LA on November 6, 2026 features trail races over 5 mile and 10 mile loops at Bogue Chitto State Park. The 10 mile course includes an aid station at the finish and participants receive handmade medals and..

Trail event at Tickfaw State Park near Springfield LA offering distances from 3 to 150 miles, two aid stations, camping and cabins, on site food with vegan options, plus awards including buckles and medals.

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

Live Oak Ultra in Biloxi offers a supported 50K and a Half Marathon through beaches, a bridge crossing, and Gulf Islands National Seashore with GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, a 10 hour limit, and finisher awards.

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.

OUTLAST New Orleans is a six hour trail challenge in Mandeville where runners complete a 5K every hour and must finish each lap to stay in the event. Completing all six laps earns a medal and a place on the national leaderboard with prize o..