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Name: No Man's Land Trail Run
Start: 2025-11-01
End: 2025-11-01
Location: Lake Charles

Lake Charles, United States • 1 Nov 2025

The No Man's Land Trail Run takes place at Sam Houston Jones State Park near Lake Charles, Louisiana. It offers three distances: 50K, 25K, and a 7.78-mile looped course. The trail features an 8-mile loop around the park's perimeter, mostly on technical single-track trails with rolling hills, roots, twists, turns, and water crossings.

The course is well-marked with flags and arrows. New in 2025 is a "No-Medal" registration option and an 8-mile ruck division supporting first responders. The event honors the area's historical "No Man's Land" and offers a challenging yet accessible trail running experience with aid stations and awards for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Louisiana Lake Charles

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

8 mi

125 m+

7.78 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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