Trail Running calendar near Ruston 2026-2027

TrailX in Benton, LA combines trail running and functional fitness across obstacle-course divisions of about 4, 7.5 and 11 miles plus a kids 1-1.5 mile FIT Challenge. Obstacles include carries, low crawls and a tire rubber minefield.

A summer running event in Bossier City with 5K, 10K and half marathon options along a flat, paved river trail; finishers receive a medal and shirt and a virtual option is available.

Two days of gravel, road and MTB events plus a 5k and 10k at Caney Lakes Day Use Area in Minden, LA. Onsite camping and cabins are available and proceeds support local trail maintenance.

Experience a unique trail event in Blanchard that combines distance running with a strategic game of tic tac toe. Complete laps to earn moves on your bib and compete for game based prizes on this elevated course.

Experience a 5 mile trail race through the rolling hills of Lincoln Parish Park. Enjoy a timed run near the lake followed by post race refreshments and a park festival featuring activities for all attendees.

Trail distances from 25K to 100 miles at Lake Bistineau State Park on a 10 mile loop course with two aid stations, natural trail surfaces, on site campsites, finisher awards, and varied race day food.

Continuous loop endurance race at Eddie D. Jones Park in Keithville, LA. Runners complete repeated 3.1 mile loops to reach either 40 miles or 50 miles within a 12 hour time limit, with a centrally stocked aid station.

A 3.1-mile (5K) loop at Eddie D. Jones Park on dirt and grass trails. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they choose, with a central start and an aid station at every lap.

A 4-mile trail run and 1-mile walk in Bastrop, Louisiana on 10/17/2026 along forested trails and lakeshore; team competitions and cypress-wood awards; proceeds support Morehouse Parish projects.

Trail races at Eddie D. Jones Park near a chimpanzee sanctuary offering distances from 10K to 100 miles. The event uses a 15.5 mile loop of mostly single track with aid stations and on site camping.

A trail race at Bussey Brake WMA near Bastrop LA offering 50K, 16-mile, and 8-mile courses on levee-top trail with two aid stations, on-course supplies, finisher medals, and event swag.

Experience an old school trail run through the hills and oak flats of Kisatchie National Forest. Choose between three loop distances around Upper Caney Lake with awards for overall and age group winners.

A night trail event in Blanchard, Louisiana offering a 7 miles single track route and a paved 4.5 miles Soda Lake loop. Lights are mandatory; registration runs in October and November and carries a $25 fee.

Trail ultramarathon in Kisatchie National Forest featuring sandy ridgelines, creek crossings, and multi-loop 66 mile and 33 mile options with community-run aid stations and a midnight cutoff.