The Old School 50K
Ruston, United States • 21 Mar 2026
The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park
The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park is a trail running event in Ruston, Louisiana, held at Lincoln Parish Park. The event is in its sixth year and is scheduled for March 21, 2026. Organizers state there is no price increase from last year and the event uses tiered pricing.
The event offers three distances:
- 5 mile: half loop of the 10 mile course
- 10 mile: one full loop of the course
- 20 mile: two 10 mile loops
Aid stations are located at the start/finish area and on the course at about mile 4 and mile 6. Timing is handled in partnership with Rad Racing. The event lists support from Ruston based businesses and a Ruston based charity.
Entry fees listed on the event page are $42.50 for the 5 mile, $45 for the 10 mile, and $60 for the 20 mile. A registration deadline is listed for shirt eligibility (March 15, 2025). Food will be provided for participants, primarily for those in the 10 and 20 mile events, and a pastry or muffin with a cold beverage is noted for 5 mile participants.
RV sites and campsites are available near the park; the page lists RV sites at $45 per night and campsites at $25 per night. The event location is given as 211 Parish Park Road, Ruston, LA 71270. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.