Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run
Bastrop, United States • 17 Oct 2026
Event details
The Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Bastrop, LA (14656 State Park Rd., 71220). The event will mark its 10th year and includes the following distances:
- 4 mile trail run
- 1 mile walk
The course follows natural trails under forest canopy and runs along lakeshore and bayou. The route uses trails that were used by Native Americans centuries ago. Amenities and site features mentioned by the organizer include packet pick-up and late registration at the lodge, RV hook-ups, available cabins, opportunities for biking, and inquiries for kayaking after the event.
Registration, awards and beneficiaries
Online registration pricing for the 4 mile run is listed as $30 from July 1 through August 31 and $40 from September 1 through October 12. For the 1 mile walk the fees are $25 from July 1 through August 31 and $35 from September 1 through October 12. Online registration closes October 12; online registration is not available October 13 through October 17.
Run awards are given to top overall male and female and to men and women 1st and 2nd place in these age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. Teams can register and compete for Most Team Members, Most Spirited, and Most Creatively Dressed. Proceeds support MITA Morehouse Parish projects such as Chemin-A-Haut State Park, Bussey Brake, Morehouse Memorial Airport, Rose Theatre, a Louisiana Delta Community College Bastrop campus, and the Bastrop Animal Shelter. Awards and medallions are described as handmade from cypress wood. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.