Wild Azalea Trail Challenge
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Event overview
The Wild Azalea Trail Challenge is a trail running and mountain bike event held on January 3, 2026. It is the 14th annual edition and takes place in the Evangeline Ranger District of the Kisatchie National Forest near Alexandria, Louisiana. The event uses the Wild Azalea Trail, a continuous 26-mile trail noted in the event text as the longest continuous trail in Louisiana. The trail system is described as maintained and mapped, with visible half-mile markers to assist navigation. The route passes through varied ecosystems, including lower hardwood areas with creeks and higher sections with longleaf pines. All participants receive a Wild Azalea T-shirt, with an option to purchase a lightweight hoodie.
Race options and logistics
- 50 Mile run
- 27 Mile run
- 13.1 Mile (half marathon) run
- 10 K run
- 50 Mile mountain bike
- 27 Mile mountain bike
- 15 Mile mountain bike
Registration is open through Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. The organizer uses a Facebook group for updates and participant information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
