08/02/2026
4,237.2 miles.
That's the incredible distance covered by the 135 participants in the 5th Annual A Louisiana Summer Night Trail Run, from 8:00 p.m. Saturday to 6:00 a.m. Sunday.
This race is never easy, but this year's heat and humidity made it especially challenging. Watching so many runners dig deep, embrace the conditions, and push beyond what they thought was possible was inspiring.
The best part of putting on this race, though, isn't the mileage...it's the people. Whether you're cheering on a lifelong friend, encouraging someone you've never met, or racing head-to-head with a competitor, this community always shows up for one another. There's something truly special about the ultra trail running community, and we're grateful to be a small part of it.
Congratulations to our podium finishers!
Women's Division
🥇 Kelli Self – 48.3 miles
🥈 Erica Perez – 48.3 miles
🥉 Vivian Mroz – 42.0 miles
Men's Division
🥇 Kenneth Menard – 60.9 miles (the first runner ever to surpass 60 miles at this event!)
🥈 Kalo Axsom – 58.8 miles
🥉 Chris Feldman – 50.4 miles
A huge thank you to Chris Van Way for opening his property to us and having his team maintain the trails, and to Chuck Ihli for stepping in after our venue change and helping make the event a success. This year's race simply would not have happened without either of them.
Thank you to every runner, volunteer, and supporter who made this fifth year one to remember. We can't wait to see you next summer!
