Saturday, Nov 8, 2025

Wild Cajun Trail Runs

Sam Houston Jones State Park

Lake Charles, LA 40 Miler, 27 Miler, 13 Miler, 13M RUCK, 10K

This Event Took Place Sat. Nov 8, 2025

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Wild Cajun Trail Runs is an endurance event featuring a trail 10K, 13M, 27M & 40M in the Pine Forest, Winding Rivers, Cypress Swamps, and Moss-Draped Trees of Southwest Lousiana at Sam Houston Jones State Park. The event follows 13-mile loop beginning and ending in Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles Lousiana.

COURSE OVERVIEW

- Surface: Wide dirt single track trails, some roots, bridges.
- Course: Hiking Trails in Sam Houston Jones State Park.
- Elevation: Relatively flat showing 300-foot elevation every 13.5M loop.
- Location: Sam Houston Jones State Park - Pavilion (107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611)
- Weather: Historic Average 52-71 degrees
- No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system!
- Pacer: (40 Miler Only) Only 1 Pacer Per Runner and only allowed for last loop of Race (Signup Here)

LOCATIONS & TIMES

Sam Houston Jones State Park - Pavilion (107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70611)

Schedule - Saturday
5AM to 7AM Packet Pickup
6AM - 40 Miler starts
7AM - 13M & 27M starts
7:05AM - 10K starts
6PM - Sunset
8PM - Cutoff

Ruck Weight requirements
- If you weigh more than 150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck
- If you weigh less than 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck
Ruck Sack or Vest are allowed

WHAT YOU GET

EVENT GEAR/AWARDS:
- Inaugural Wild Cajun Trail Runs Finisher Medal (Collectible)
- Wild Cajun Trail Runs Tri-blend Long Sleeves
- 1st Place awards for all distances M & F
- Special 40 Miler Finisher Medal
- Wild Cajun Trail Runs RUCK Patch
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for 40 Miler

EVENT EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Food & Hydration
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Event/Volunteers

More Information/Policies/FAQ

For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com

For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page

For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website. 

Event's current local time: 11:24 AM CT

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