The Old School 50K
Ruston, United States • 21 Mar 2026
The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park : Ruston, LA (March 21, 2026)
The event is a trail race at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, LA (211 Parish Park Road). It is produced by Get On A Trail Shreveport LLC with local sponsors including Run Wild and Ruston-based businesses and a Ruston charity. Registration is currently frozen; registration is scheduled to reopen on December 29, 2025. There are tiered entry prices with planned increases on February 1 and March 1. Participants who register after March 15, 2025, may not receive a race shirt. The race does not offer age group awards.
Course, distances and race services
This is described as an "Old School" trail run on dirt and muddy trails. The course layout and services:
- 5 mile - half loop of the 10 mile course
- 10 mile - one full loop
- 20 mile - two 10 mile loops
There is an aid station at the start/finish area and additional aid on course at about mile 4 and mile 6. Food will be provided, primarily for 10 and 20 mile participants; 5 mile runners will be offered a pastry or muffin and a cold beverage. RV sites and campsites are available at the park - RV sites are listed at $45 per night and campsites at $25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.