Wild Cajun Trail Runs

Event details

The Wild Cajun Trail Runs takes place on November 8, 2025 at Sam Houston Jones State Park, Pavilion (107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611). The event offers multiple distances:

• 40 Mile
• 27 Mile
• 13 Mile
• 13M RUCK
• 10K

Awards and gear include finisher medals, a special 40M finisher medal, a long-sleeve race shirt, a ruck patch, 1st place awards for male and female at each distance, and a last-place award for the 40M. Pacing is allowed for the 40M only - one pacer per runner and only for the final loop. Registration information and participant materials are provided by the organizer.

Course and support

The course follows a roughly 13-mile loop on hiking trails through pine forest, winding rivers, cypress swamps, and moss-draped trees. Surface is wide dirt single-track with some roots and bridges. Elevation gain is about 300 feet per 13-13.5 mile loop. Historic average temperatures are listed between 52 and 71 degrees. Water-carrying systems are required for the 13M, 27M, and 40M events; the 40M also requires a headlamp for nighttime sections. Aid stations are located around the loop (including a main aid at mile 13 with parking and drop-bag access); stations provide food, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice. Ruck weight rules: runners over 150 lbs carry 30 lb, under 150 lbs carry 20 lb; ruck sack or vest allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.