Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

An off-road 3 mile trail through the Bonnet Carre Spillway presented as the 39th annual Spillway Classic. The course follows natural trails and may be muddy; entries include individual and NOTC family options.

An ultrarun at Tickfaw State Park offering a 50 miler and a 50K on a river trail loop, with two aid stations, park lodging and camping, finisher medals, and awards for top finishers.

A night trail race at Fontainebleau State Park offering 5 and 10 mile one-loop courses, a single start/finish aid station, mandatory headlight and personal hydration, and a strict leave-no-trace policy.

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.

A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe, LA offering a 5K, youth 5K, 1 mile fun run and a half mile Gator Gallop with medals, t shirts and a virtual option.

A city ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 Miler, 50K, and Half Marathon courses that finish at Second Line Brewing. The event features marked routes, stocked aid stations, packet pickup the day before, custom finisher medals, and a record..

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.

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 trail 5K in Mandeville, LA on December 12, 2026 marking Q50 Races 20th anniversary, with commemorative t-shirts, on-site food, and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

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..