Louisiana
Louisiana Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Louisiana for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 30 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Louisiana below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A four mile trail run in Bastrop, Louisiana through forest and lakeshore trails with age group awards, team competitions, handmade cypress medallions, and community fundraising.
Trail races at Sam Houston Jones State Park on October 17, 2026 with 50K, 25K and 7.78 mile options plus an 8 mile ruck division.
A campus trail event on October 17, 2026 featuring a 5K through wooded mixed terrain plus a kids Gator Gallop and a 1 mile fun run.
Trail race at 1North Adventure Trails in Shreveport on Oct 24, 2026 offering multiple distances from 15K to 100K plus a 15K ruck on dirt single track.
November 2026
Nighttime trail event at Bogue Chitto State Park offering 5 mile and 10 mile loops, finish line aid for 10 milers, participant food and handmade medals.
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 event at Eddie D. Jones Park near a chimpanzee sanctuary, featuring a 15.5-mile technical loop and distances from 8K up to 100 miles.
Fundraising trail event in Carencro on November 8, 2026 featuring 5K, 10K and a Fun Run to support the LOPA Foundation.
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 races of 50K, 16 and 8 miles at Bussey Brake WMA near Bastrop, LA with aid stations, trail photos, swag, and finisher medals.
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.
A Port Allen field race through sugarcane offering a 1 mile, a 4 mile, and a combined 7 mile Machete challenge that includes the exclusive Rows of Hell.
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 running event in Ville Platte, Louisiana on December 5, 2026, with single-track routes through cypress swamps and multiple race distances.
Multi-distance trail event at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield LA with a 3 mile river loop, aid stations, camping options, 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.
Trail 5K in Mandeville, LA on December 12, 2026 celebrating Q50 Races' 20th year with commemorative shirts, food, and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission.
A trail endurance event at Eddie D Jones Park featuring an hourly loop format, a 12-hour continuous challenge, 40/50-mile options, and 50-mile team relays.
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, Louisiana on January 2, 2027 with a TBD seven mile single track option and a paved 4.5 mile Soda Lake loop. A light source is mandatory and registration has a $25 fee.