Trail Running calendar near Ville Platte 2026-2027

A Fourth of July fundraiser at Erath High School featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile fun run, with registration tiers, age division awards, and water stations on course.

A 10-hour overnight trail ultra in Lafayette on a 3.8-mile loop of single-track, gravel and boardwalk. One aid station is passed twice per lap; runners must carry lights and hydration and the event is cupless.

Trail races around an 8 mile loop at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles, LA, with 50K, 25K and a 7.78 mile option. The course is mostly single track with roots, water crossings, and rolling hills.

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.

Loup Garou Trail Run in Ville Platte, Louisiana features multi-distance trail races through cypress swamps, hardwood and pine forests, with long bridges, mostly single track trails and on course local support in a Cajun style.

Trail ultramarathon in Kisatchie National Forest featuring sandy ridgelines, creek crossings, and varied backcountry singletrack. Distances include about 22, 33, and 66 miles with an overall midnight cutoff and aid station support.