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!
February 2027
Six hour trail challenge in Mandeville, LA where runners complete a 5K each hour; finish all six to earn a medal and a place on the world leaderboard for a $1,000 prize.
Trail ultramarathon in Kisatchie National Forest near Provencal, LA, with roughly 22, 33, and 66 mile options across varied sandy, rocky, and wooded terrain.
Trail races of 3, 5 and 10 miles on Eddie D. Jones Park trails in Keithville, LA, with age-group awards, packet pickup in Shreveport, and a 3 hour limit for the 10 mile.
A fundraising event at The Gospel in Ruston with a 1 Mile fun run, a 5K, and a virtual option to support Heritage Classical Academy's expansion to add second grade.
March 2027
A looped trail ultra at Lake Bistineau State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile, and 50K options with two aid stations, camping, and event swag.
Trail races at 1 North Adventure Trails in Blanchard, LA on March 6, 2027 offering 3 mile, 5 mile and 10 mile options with age group awards and post race food.
Trail races at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston offering 8K, 15K and 30K with aid stations, medals, awards and a planned 1.5 mile kids race.
June 2027
A six hour trail endurance challenge in Shreveport where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches or a medal, and compete on a world leaderboard with cash prizes.
July 2027
A Christmas-in-July 5K, 10K and half marathon with virtual options on July 11, 2027 at Walker Place Park along the A.R. Teague trail.
Trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park near Springfield, LA, offering 50K and 50 Mile options on a 4-mile loop through swamp and river ecosystems.
September 2027
A timed trail event at 1 North Adventure Trails that combines laps with tic-tac-toe games on a bib. Multiple distance options are offered, times are recorded by circuit, and prizes and giveaways are tied to game outcomes.
Timed loop event at Lazarre Park with 9, 15, 27 and midnight 9 hour formats on a 2 mile loop, rotating directions, games, food, and prizes.
October 2027
Trail running at Lake Bistineau State Park offering 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile options on a scenic 10 mile loop with stocked aid stations.
Trail run and 1 mile walk at Chemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop, Louisiana, featuring team competitions, age-group awards, handmade cypress medallions, and community fundraising.