Trail Running calendar near New Orleans 2026-2027

Trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park near Springfield, LA offering 50K and 50 mile distances. The route follows a 5 mile river loop with two aid stations and park lodging and camping options.

A night trail race at Fontainebleau State Park offering 5 and 10 mile individual courses. Runners must bring a headlamp and personal hydration; the only aid station is at the start and finish.

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.

Trail runs and shorter community races at Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe on October 17 2026. Mixed terrain through woods and fields with three water stations and a virtual option that includes a mailed shirt and medal.

A road ultramarathon and half marathon in New Orleans on October 24, 2026, offering *50 mile*, *50K* and *half marathon* distances. The open course is marked and supported by aid stations, finishing at Second Line Brewing with awards and a..

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.

A nighttime trail event at Bogue Chitto State Park on November 6, 2026, offering 5- and 10-mile looped courses with on-course support for the 10-mile finish. Organized by Q50 Races, with participant food, handmade medals, and a $3 park fee.

The Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run will take place in Norco on Saturday 21 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

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 20th anniversary trail 5K in Mandeville, LA on December 12, 2026. Organized by Q50 Races, the event includes anniversary shirts, food and a toy donation drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

A coastal supported 50K and half-marathon in Biloxi, MS featuring beach and bridge sections, 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 6-hour trail challenge in Mandeville where runners complete a 5K every hour for six laps, totaling 18 miles. Finishers earn patches or a medal and are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top compet..