No Man's Land Trail Run
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No Man's Land Trail Run
No Man's Land Trail Run takes place on October 17, 2026 in Lake Charles, LA at Sam Houston Jones State Park. The event offers multiple distances and an 8 Mile Ruck Division, with entry fees shown in the event offers section.
Distances
- 50K
- 25K
- 7.78 Miler
- 8 Mile Ruck Division
The course uses an approximately 8 mile loop around the park perimeter. One loop has about 125 feet of elevation gain and descent, with most climbing on the blue trail. Trail surfaces include roots, twists and turns, and water crossings with bridges. For 2026 the course was adjusted to reflect trail changes and the road portion was removed. The route is marked with flags as confidence markers and arrows at turns.
Aid is provided at a staffed start/finish pavilion and at a second aid station near mile 4 offering water, electrolytes and snacks. Portable and on-site restrooms are available at the pavilion; a remote restroom is not provided at the second aid station.
Pacers are allowed only for the 50K and only for the final two loops; only one pacer per runner at a time. Runners must carry their own hydration and supplies. 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. Drops in distance are allowed if organizers are notified before the race start. No refunds, rollovers, or transfers are permitted.
New for 2026 the event defaults to a no-medal registration option; a finisher enamel pin is provided to every runner and the 2026 pin features a gator with the text "Here, the Ground Bites Back". Nearby accommodations include hotels in the greater Lake Charles area and cabins or RV spots through the state park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.