Trail Running calendar near Thibodaux 2026-2027

A July 4 community fundraiser at Robert J. Segura Memorial Stadium featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile fun run, age-division awards, and water stations on course.

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.

Trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, LA featuring a 50 mile and a 50K on a 5 mile river loop through swamp and hardwood forest. Two aid stations, finisher medal, camping and cabin lodging nearby.

A Louisiana Summer Night Ultra is a 10 hour night trail event in Lafayette, Louisiana featuring a 3.8 mile lap with a full aid station. Runners must carry lights and hydration and the race is conducted as a cupless event.

A night trail event at Fontainebleau State Park with 5 and 10 mile options. Runners must carry a headlamp, whistle, and personal hydration; one aid point at the start finish provides water for refilling.

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.

Multi-distance ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses finishing at Second Line Brewing. Open-road routes use Strava navigation, stocked aid stations, local-artist awards and a $500 prize for new course reco..

A Last Person Standing event on October 31, 2026 featuring a 2.08 mile wooded loop run every 30 minutes until one runner remains, with a full aid station, crew and uncrewed tent areas, and official mileage-based results.

A multi-distance running event at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island on November 7, 2026, offering 1 Mile, 5K, 7K and virtual options while benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Trail races from 3 to 150 miles take place at Tickfaw State Park on a 3-mile river loop with two aid stations, campground and cabin lodging, and event awards and swag; wildlife awareness is advised.

A trail 5K in Mandeville, LA marking Q50 Races 20th Anniversary on December 12, 2026. The event includes anniversary t shirts, food, and a toy collection for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

A six hour trail endurance challenge in Mandeville, Louisiana where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Awards include patches, a wooden medal for six laps, and national leaderboard prizes.