Louisiana
Louisiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Louisiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 34 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Louisiana below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Night trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton, LA offering 5 mile and 10 mile loop courses with food, awards, and required lighting and hydration gear.
A multi-distance running event at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island on November 7, 2026, offering 1 Mile, 5K, 7K and virtual options while benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Trail ultramarathon weekend in Keithville, Louisiana with looped 15.5 mile terrain and distances from 10K to 100 mile, camping on site and limited Chimp Haven tours.
A fundraising trail run in Carencro on November 8, 2026 supporting the LOPA Foundation with 5K, 10K and a fun run.
Community 5K and 1K Fun Run at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, LA, with water stations, smores, promotional booths, and fundraising for Trail Life USA Troop-0316.
Trail race at Bussey Brake WMA near Bastrop LA with 50K, 16 mile and 8 mile options, two aid stations, finisher medal and event swag.
Trail 5K and half marathon at Bonnet Carre Spillway near New Orleans on November 21st with medals for all, age-group awards, and post race refreshments.
Run through real Louisiana sugarcane fields with options of 1 mile, 4 miles, or the Machete 7 challenge that combines all three races.
A 24-hour walk and run at North Bossier Park with solo, team relay, and virtual options to raise funds for clean water projects in Honduras.
December 2026
Trail ultramarathon run on repeated ~20 mile loops around Lake Chicot near Ville Platte, LA, with staffed aid stations and 20, 40, 60 and 100 mile options.
A multi-distance trail event at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield LA from December 11 to 13 2026 with river loops, aid stations, camping, and awards.
Trail runs at Upper Caney Lake near Minden LA offering a 5K, 6 mile and 12 mile loop on gently rolling forest terrain with event awards and covered day use fee.
A 5K trail race at Fontainebleau State Park on December 12, 2026, marking Q50 Races' 20th anniversary with awards, participant food, and a New Orleans Mission toy drive.
A cross country 5K at Moncus Park with two heats based on run times, team entries, packet pickup, and a $40 fee that includes a T shirt.
A multi distance road and trail event in Acadiana Park, Lafayette offering a USATF certified half marathon plus 10K, 5K and a 1 mile fun run on December 19, 2026.
Trail endurance events at Eddie D Jones Park on December 19, 2026 offering hourly, 12 hour, 40 or 50 mile and 50 mile team relay on an approx 3.1 mile loop.
Timed 3, 6, and 12 hour trail events in Mandeville on a mostly shaded 3.33 mile loop, with race-day crew areas, aid tent, swag, and awards.
Holiday race at Walker Place Park in Bossier City with Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, costume contest, shirts and medals.
January 2027
Night trail run in Blanchard on January 2, 2027, with a single track about 7 miles and a paved 4.5 mile loop; a light source is required.
A trail event on Louisiana's longest contiguous trail offering running and mountain bike distances from 10K to 50 mile in Kisatchie National Forest.