Course

The course is a 10-mile loop that combines the Blue Wing, Koasati, and Whoa Mule trails. There will be two aid stations along the route. The main aid station, located at the Start/Finish area, will offer hot food and a variety of trail snacks. A second, unmanned station will be positioned around mile 5, serving as a halfway point. This station will provide water, snacks, ice, and electrolytes.

The course features classic Louisiana State Park trail terrain, with flat, minimally elevated paths characterized by muddy sections, tree roots, and natural trail surfaces. For additional insights and feedback, check the comments from runners and hikers on AllTrails.

Location

Lake Bistineau State Park

Situated on the western shore of Lake Bistineau, this park offers a satisfying blend of beautiful vistas and outstanding recreational facilities. Memorable for its upland mixed hardwood forest, its open waters, and its enchanting stands of cypress and tupelo trees, the park offers two boat launches, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, camping, cabins and excellent fishing!

Beginning in January with the "yo- yo" season and lasting through the spring, summer, and early fall, the dedicated fisherman can draw such freshwater catches as black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow bass, catfish, bluegill, and red-ear sunfish from the lake's clear waters.

Lake Bistineau dates back over 200 years. It began in 1800 when several thousand acres of land were flooded due to a gigantic log jam in the Red River. Gradually, however, as the area was dredged, the lake began to drain. Then in 1935, a permanent dam was built across Loggy Bayou, creating the present-day Lake Bistineau. The dam has since been enlarged, giving the reservoir a surface area of 26.9 square miles, with an average depth of seven feet and a maximum depth of 25 feet.

Area 1 is located in the main section of the park, with cabins, and a group camp. Picnicking along the lake is tremendously popular at numerous sites equipped with tables, grills, and nearby restrooms. Several picnic pavilions are also available for larger groups. The park's trail system encompasses nearly 10 miles of woodland trails and an 11-mile canoe trail, for visitors who want to see the park's beauty from the water.

Lodging

Lake Bistineau State Park

17 Premium Campsites
5 pull-through campsites, 12 prime location campsites, all with water and electrical hookup

44 Improved Campsites
Water and electrical hookups

Swag

Long Sleeve Shirt, Speed Cup, 17 Oz. Black Stainless Steel Vacuum Flasks, and Mini Portable Charger

Awards

Finisher Medal

Top 3 Male and Female on each distance will receive a custom medal holder by Midwest Mediocre

Starting Times & Cutoff

50 miler starts at 6am with a 15 hour cutoff

50k starts at 7am with 14 hour cutoff

Race Day Food

Start/Finish
Bacon, PB&J, Chips, Cookies, Quesadilla, Grill Cheese Sandwich, Pickles, Candy, Crackers, Potatoes, Gummies, Soda of all kinds, Water, Ice, & Electrolytes

Finish Meal
pull pork sliders, pasta salad and Cake

We will have Vegan options as well (more details on this at a later date)

Discounts

Use in code Military for 25% off (active and retired)
Use in code Donor for 10% off

Use in code First Responders for 25% off. You will have 24 hours after signup to send us proof.

Event's current local time: 12:10 PM CT