Q50 Races Run to The Hills

Event overview

Q50 Races Run to the Hills is a trail running event at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, LA (17049 State Park Blvd). The event offers the following distances:

• 10 miles
• 5 miles

Organizers list a $3.00 per person park entry fee; this fee does not apply to seniors age 62 and older or children under 3. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each distance. A finisher meal will be provided for race participants by the New Orleans Mission shelter.

Course and logistics

The courses use dirt park trails with small hills; the 10 mile course is two loops and the 5 mile course is one loop. The 10 mile race includes one water/food station located at the end of the 5-mile loop; the 5 mile course does not have a station. Organizers emphasize a minimal-paper policy and ask participants to bring their own hydration container such as a water bottle, camelback, or hydration belt. Paper or plastic cups may not be available at start or finish.

Additional notes from organizers: parking may be full, insect repellent is recommended, heat and hydration are a concern, masks are optional, and there are participant restrictions on course use including no dogs, pacers, baby strollers, bicycles, or earphones. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.