Screaming Monkey - Keithville, LA

Screaming Monkey - Keithville, LA

Screaming Monkey is a trail race series held at Eddie D. Jones Park (also called Monkey Trails) near a national chimpanzee sanctuary. The event offers multiple distances on a 15.5-mile loop that passes through forest single-track, equestrian trails, small gravel sections, and a short road portion. The surface is moderately packed with roots, rocks, and occasional water depending on weather. Each full loop has about 1050 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Distances include:

• 10K
• 25K
• 50K
• 100K
• 100 miler

Aid support is available at the start/finish and on-course at approximately mile 5, mile 9 (drop bag access), and mile 14 (drop bag access). Drop bags are permitted and placed at the aid stations noted. Pacers are allowed only with permission; pacers must register and sign a waiver. Course composition is roughly 75% single-track, 12% wider equestrian trail, less than 11% gravel, and 2% road per loop.

Camping is available free at the park during race weekend; fires are requested to be in pits and participants must clean up after themselves. Limited RV pads are available under boondocking rules and require prior arrangement. Each distance receives a medal; entrants in 50K and farther receive an additional item and tradition awards such as a custom buckle for 100K and 100 miler. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.