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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 will mark its 20th anniversary with a trail event in Mandeville, LA on December 12, 2026. The event is presented as a celebration of two decades of organizing trail races in different parts of the world. The listed distance for the event is a 5K on trails.

Organizers describe the gathering as a celebration for people who enjoy trails and nature. Planned features include 20th anniversary t shirts and food available on site. Attendees will be asked to bring a toy donation for the New Orleans Mission shelter. Registration for the event closes December 9. Organizers note that additional information 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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