Trail Running calendar near Ruston 2026-2027

Tackle a classic Louisiana trail loop at Lake Bistineau State Park. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, or 50K distances on this flat, rooty course. Enjoy hot food at the main aid station and earn unique finisher awards.

Join this trail and road run in Shreveport to support international mission work. Enjoy a 5K or Fun Run followed by music and a jambalaya meal for all participants.

The 1 North Trail Run offers a 3-mile or 5-mile trail race in Blanchard, Louisiana. The 3-mile course features a mix of multi-use and single-track trails. Stay after the finish for awards, burgers, and drinks.

Event Overview The Heritage Classical Academy 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraising event supporting the growth of Heritage Classical Academy, a K-12 Classical Christian school in Ruston. Proceeds will aid in adding first and second grad..

The Old School returns to Lincoln Parish Park for its sixth year. This trail run features three distances on a looped course with classic mud and dirt. Expect aid stations, finisher medals, and local support.

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the summer heat at the Christmas Half Marathon in July. Run the A.R. Teague trail along the Red River from Walker Place Park. All finishers get a custom medal and shirt, with awards for top performers across..

El Diablo Hundo is a multi distance trail event at Lake Bistineau State Park featuring a 10 mile loop on natural trails and two aid stations. Distances include 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile and 25K with finisher awards and campsite lodging.

Explore historic trails at one of Louisiana's oldest parks during the Chemin-A-Haut Trail Run. Choose a 4-mile run or a 1-mile walk through towering forests and along scenic water. Your participation supports local community projects across..

Explore the legends of the Louisiana swamp at the Pére Malfait Trail Race. This flat, levee-top course around Bussey Brake Reservoir offers distances from 8 to 50 kilometers. Runners enjoy unique swag, hot food at the finish, and a chance t..

Loop trail runs of 5K, 6 mile and 12 mile take place around Upper Caney Lake in Kisatchie National Forest on December 12, 2026; the day use fee is covered and awards are planned for winners and age groups.

A night trail event on January 2, 2027 at 1 North Trails in Blanchard LA. Two route options are offered: a 7 mile single track and a 4.5 mile paved Soda Lake loop; a light source is mandatory.

Red Dirt Ultra The Red Dirt Ultra takes place in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana, running on the Sandstone and Caroline Dormon trail system. The 2027 edition is the 11th running of the event. The course consists of rolling pine h..