Trail Running calendar near Ruston 2025-2026

El Diablo Hundo is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. The race features three distances: a 100-mile, a 100K, and a 25K, all run on a 10-mile loop course combining the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails. The terrain is typical Louisiana State Park tr..

The Screaming Monkey race, held annually at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, Louisiana, offers challenging trail running distances of 25K, 50K, and 50 miles. The course features a 15.5-mile technical loop with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain, combining 75% single-track trails, equestrian paths,..

The Père Malfait Trail Race, held at Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area near Bastrop, Louisiana, offers three distances: 50K, 16 miles, and 8 miles. The course features a mostly flat trail around Bussey Brake Reservoir, with some terrain challenges like ant piles and a mix of sun-exposed and shad..

Run Caney is an exciting running event taking place in Minden, Louisiana, featuring two main races: a 6-mile and a 12-mile loop around the scenic Upper Caney Lake. Set against the backdrop of the Kisatchie National Forest, the course offers a perfect blend of gentle hills and beautiful oak flats, ma..

The Geaux Wild Ultra is an endurance trail running event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. Featuring a 10-mile loop course that combines the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, the race offers two distances: a 50-mile and a 50K. The terrain is classic Louisiana State Par..

The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park is a trail running event held in Ruston, Louisiana, featuring challenging "old school" style courses through mud and dirt at Lincoln Parish Park, a well-regarded local trail venue. The race offers three distances: 5 miles (a half loop), 10 miles (a full loop), an..