Wild Cajun Trail Runs

Event details

The Wild Cajun Trail Runs takes place on November 8, 2025 at Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles, Louisiana. The event includes the following distances:

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

The event follows a 13-mile loop that begins and ends at the park pavilion (107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA). Historic average temperatures for the event period are listed as 52-71 degrees.

Course, aid stations and rules

Surface is described as wide dirt single-track trails with some roots and bridges on hiking trails through pine forest, rivers, cypress swamps, and moss-draped trees. Elevation is relatively flat with about 300 feet of elevation gain per 13.5-mile loop. Aid stations and drop bag policies include:

• Longleaf Aid Station at mile 3.5 - parking not available, no drop bags
• Stage Coach Aid Station at mile 7.5 - parking available, no drop bags
• Water Station at mile 11.7 - parking not available, no drop bags
• Main Aid Station at mile 13 (start/finish) - parking available, drop bags available

Aid station supplies include hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice. Water and ice are provided at the water station. A hydration carrying system is required for the 13M, 27M and 40M events. The 40M requires a headlamp for night running; extra batteries or a backup light are recommended. Ruck weight requirements are 30 lb if a participant weighs more than 150 lb and 20 lb if less. Rules note no littering and no cutting the course; participants who drop must notify the race director at the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.