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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 - Dec 12, 2026

This event marks the 20th anniversary of Q50 Races organizing trail races in different parts of the world. The main distance is a 5K on trails in the Mandeville, Louisiana area.

The celebration will feature 20th Anniversary t-shirts, food, and trail running on local paths. Participants are asked to bring a toy for the New Orleans Mission shelter as part of the event activities.

Registration for the event closes on Wed, Dec 9 at 11:59 PM CT. Additional information about the event will be provided later. 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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