No Man's Land Trail Run

No Man's Land Trail Run

No Man's Land Trail Run takes place at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, LA. The event offers multiple trail distances and runs on a looped trail system around the park perimeter. The course follows Riverwalk Trail, Eagle Scout, Purple Haze Extension, Nature Conservancy, Bailey's Bender, Old Blue, Blue Connector and the Cabin Trail, returning along the river to the boardwalk at the start. Flags mark the route and arrows indicate turns.

The primary loop is about 8 miles with roughly 125 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop. Trails include roots, twists, turns, water crossings and bridges. The 2026 course removes the road portion present in prior years.

Distances

• 50K
• 25K
• 7.78 Miler

Aid stations include a fully furnished start/finish pavilion with restrooms and a manned water/snack station at mile 4; the second aid station does not have a restroom. Pacers are permitted only for the 50K and only for the final two loops, with one pacer per runner at a time. Awards are given to the top three male and female in each distance and one DFL award per distance. There are no age group awards.

The event offers a default no medal option; medals may be added at registration. Each finisher receives a yearly enamel pin. An 8 Mile Ruck division is available with dry weight recommendations and gear restrictions. Camping and cabins are available through the state park, and nearby hotels serve the greater Lake Charles area. The race has a no refund, no rollover and no transfer policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.