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Name: Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Mandeville

Mandeville, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Q50 Races 20th Anniversary 5K

Q50 Races organizes a 5K trail event in Mandeville, LA, on December 12, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of the group’s trail race series. The event is presented as a celebration of people who enjoy trail running and nature and reflects two decades of organizing races in different locations.

The course is described as trail terrain and the event will offer 20th anniversary t-shirts and food for participants. Attendees are asked to bring a toy to support the New Orleans Mission shelter. The organizer is Q50 Races.

Registration for the event closes on December 9, 2026. Additional details are noted as forthcoming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Louisiana Mandeville

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

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

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