No Man's Land Trail Run
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No Man's Land Trail Run
No Man's Land Trail Run is a trail event at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles, LA, held on October 17, 2026. The event offers multiple distances:
- 50K
- 25K
- 7.78 Miler
The primary course is an approximately 8 mile loop around the park perimeter that uses the Riverwalk Trail, Eagle Scout and Purple Haze Extension Trail, Nature Conservancy Trail, Bailey's Bender, Old Blue, Blue Connector and Cabin Trail, returning along the river to the boardwalk. One loop has about 125 feet of elevation gain and descent, with most climbing on the blue trail. Trails include roots, continuous twists and turns, and water crossings with bridges. The 2026 course removes the road portion present in previous layouts. The route will be marked with flags as confidence markers and arrows at turns.
Race services include a start finish pavilion aid station with restrooms and a second manned water and snack station near mile 4; the second aid station does not have a restroom. Pacers are allowed only for the 50K and only for the final two loops; one pacer per runner and no muling. Packet pickup is available at the park pavilion the day before and on race day.
Awards go to the top three male and female finishers in each distance and one DFL award per distance. There are no age group awards. The event has a no refunds policy and does not allow rollovers or transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.