TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN 2026 — Ruston, LA

Date
November 14, 2026
Location
Ruston, LA
Venue
211 Parish Park Rd.
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
TRAIL LIFE USA, 5K CAMPFIRE RUN, 1K FUN RUN
Includes
T-Shirt
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For runners, walkers, amblers, friends, and family of all ages who want to beat their time, socialize, exercise, or just plain ole have fun! This race can be whatever you are looking for and also helps support a great program. This 5K race helps to raise funds and promote a Christian youth organization (TRAIL LIFE USA, TROOP-0316). There will be a smores station, water stations, and promotional booths for all ages after the race. Registration and T-Shirt pickup begins at 6:30 A.M. and the race begins at 8:00 A.M., November 14, 2026, at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, LA. It will begin at a pavillion on the North side of the Hoogland Lake inside the park. There will also be a 1K Fun Run for those with littles or just don't want to run/walk the whole 5K. The Fun Run and non-timed competitive runners can walk/run for free

Course & Travel Notes

The Trail Life USA Campfire Run takes place on November 14, 2026, in Ruston, Louisiana, starting at 8:00 AM with sunrise occurring at 6:39 AM that morning. The venue sits at 325 feet elevation, and you can fly into Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), located 35 miles away. Plan for typical November weather in the area with highs around 68°F and lows near 44°F, though be aware that roughly 29% of days in this period see measurable rain, so bring rain gear just in case.

⛰️ 325 ft elevation☀️ Typically 68°F / 44°F · 29% chance of rain✈️ Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) — 35 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN 2026 — Ruston, LA?

TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN 2026 — Ruston, LA takes place on November 14, 2026. The race is held in Ruston, Louisiana.

Where is TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN 2026 — Ruston, LA held?

TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN 2026 — Ruston, LA is held at 211 Parish Park Rd. in Ruston, Louisiana.

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