Trail Running calendar near Ruston 2025-2026

The LPP Fall Classic 5 Mile is a trail running event held at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, Louisiana. This single-distance race covers a scenic 5-mile course through the park's rolling hills, including part or all of the lake loop and about four miles of trail. The race starts and finishes near the..

El Diablo Hundo is an ultramarathon event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana, featuring 100-mile, 100K, and 25K race distances. The course consists of a 10-mile loop combining the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails, characterized by flat terrain with muddy sections, tree r..

The Screaming Monkey race, held annually at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, Louisiana, offers challenging trail running options of 25K, 50K, and a 50-mile ultra. The course features a 15.5-mile technical loop with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain, consisting mostly of single-track trails, rolli..

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 varied terrain, including holes and ant piles. Runners experience a..

Run Caney is a trail running event held near Minden, Louisiana, featuring 6-mile and 12-mile loop races around the scenic Upper Caney Lake in the Kisatchie National Forest. The course offers a balanced terrain with gentle hills, oak flats, and minimal rocks or roots, making it ideal for first-time t..

Geaux Wild Ultra is an endurance running event held at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, Louisiana. The race offers two distances: a 50-mile ultra and a 50K, both run on a challenging 10-mile loop course combining the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails. The terrain features classic Louisia..

The Old School 50K is a challenging trail running event held at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, Louisiana, known for its rugged "old school" style featuring mud, dirt, and natural terrain. The race offers three distances: 5 miles (half loop), 10 miles (full loop), and 20 miles (two loops) on well-kep..

The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park is a trail running event held in Ruston, Louisiana, featuring challenging "old school" mud and dirt terrain at Lincoln Parish Park, a well-regarded local trail. The race offers three distances: 5 miles (a half loop), 10 miles (a full loop), and 20 miles (two loop..