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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 - Mandeville, LA

The event is a trail 5K held in Mandeville, Louisiana on December 12, 2026. It marks the 20th anniversary of the organizer's trail races held in different parts of the world and is presented as a celebration for people who enjoy trails and nature.

Event features listed by the organizer include 20th anniversary t-shirts, food, and trail running on local routes. Participants are asked to bring a toy donation for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

Registration for the event closes on December 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. Additional details were indicated as forthcoming by the organizer. 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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