Ultramarathons in Louisiana, United States in 2026

Boardwalk and forest trails through cypress and tupelo swamps, mixed hardwoods, and along the Tickfaw River in Tickfaw State Park

Overnight 10-hour ultra with low elevation loops on Louisiana's swampy trails, featuring heat, humidity, roots, and frequent aid station access.

10-mile loop on Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails with flat, muddy paths, tree roots, and views of Lake Bistineau and cypress forests

Hilly jeep road loops on 1North Adventure Trails, hourly 3.5-mile circuits, night running emphasis, flexible pacing, festive atmosphere, pancake breakfast

Trail run along the Calcasieu River in Sam Houston Jones State Park, tracing historic boundaries and scenic bayou landscapes.

Fully paved urban course through city streets, running paths, and scenic parks in historic New Orleans, starting at Jackson Square and finishing at Second Line 

Mostly shaded, flat double-track on a compact double-lollipop course with minimal elevation and frequent returns to the central hub.

Rugged 15.5-mile loops encircling a chimpanzee sanctuary, technical singletrack, pine-straw hills, ravines, 1,050 feet elevation change per loop

40-mile ultramarathon on a 13-mile loop through pine forests, cypress swamps, and winding rivers in Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles

Very flat 8-mile trail tracing the reservoir levee, expansive water views, winter waterfowl sightings, and scenic wildlife management area surroundings.

Single track trails spanning cypress swamp bridges, hardwood forests and piney woods, with unexpected elevation changes for Louisiana

River Trail loop winding through lush swamp and forest, with wildlife encounters and potential challenges along a 3-mile riverside course