🌿Woodlands Conservancy Presents:
Trail 5k, Fun Run & Hike-A-Thon!
📅 Date: 5k & Fun Run - Saturday, September 27, 2025
📅 Date: Hike-A-Thon - October 1 -31, 2025
📍 Location: Woodlands Preserve 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA US 70037
Join us for a day of outdoor adventure and community spirit! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just love a stroll in the woods, there's something for everyone:
Warm-up and Stretching exercises led by Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus Physical Therapy team
📝 7:00 AM - Race Registration/Check-in - September 27, 2025
🧘♂️ 7:30 AM - Warm-up and Stretching Exercises - September 27, 2025
👟 8:10 AM - 1-Mile Fun Run - September 27, 2025
🏃♂️ 8:30 AM - Trail Classic 5K - September 27, 2025
🥾 Hike-A-Thon – October 1st - 31st! Complete a 26.2-Mile Marathon at Your Own Pace!
This event supports local land conservation efforts and is a great way to enjoy nature solo or with your fellow nature lovers.
For the Hike-A-Thon, you can take it step by step—literally! You have from October 1-31 to walk, hike, or run a total of 26.2 miles wherever and whenever you like. Hike the scenic Bottomland Trail (5.43 miles) just under five times, or mix it up with your favorite local spots. Break it up into short treks or go the distance all at once—it’s up to you!
🌲 Let’s get moving for a cause that matters! 🌲
Register Today!
Additional Event Information:
On-site Registration
• On-site registration is available at packet pick-up if the event is not sold out.
Bib & Towel Pick-Up
- The race will begin at 8:30AM. Please arrive at least an hour early to pick up your bib and avoid any lines. While waiting, feel free to enjoy live music or visit any of the partnering sponsor tables.
- Photo IDs are required for participants 18 years of age and older.
- You may only pick-up for a friend if you have a copy of their photo ID. NO EXCEPTIONS! Photos shown on a mobile device are accepted.
- All racers will be given a swag bag, bib and towel for participating in the event.
Race Day Parking
- Parking will be available at the Belle Chasse Primary/Elementary School Parking Lot. The address to the trail is 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. Upon entering the road leading up to the trailhead, take a right into the school parking lot. All individuals attending this event will be expected to park in the school’s parking lot. The Woodlands Conservancy gravel lot will be allotted to vendors and sponsors only.
Timing
- Please ensure you are wearing a bib when running. The number associated with your bib will be used to manually record your start and finish times.
Heat Advisory
- It may be warm on race day. We encourage you to check the forecast and prepare accordingly. Please ensure you are staying hydrated throughout the race day and are listening to your body.
Spectators
- Spectators will be asked to watch from the trailhead to prevent interfering with the racers and to minimize the risk of injury.
Awards
- Please see the details for finisher awards mentioned previously on this event page. Additionally, male & female winners of the 5K will be awarded $130 gift certificate to Louisiana Running and Walking Company (Louisiana Running Co. | Everything Running and Walking in New Orleans – Louisiana Running + Walking Co.).
- 2025 — 2025 Woodlands 5k Trail Run — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising
Participant Perks
Participant Perks
5K & Fun Run
Each participant will receive:
A custom sweat towel
An individual Woodlands Conservancy Annual Membership
All 5k Finishers will receive a custom finisher medal when they cross the finish line!
Hike-A-Thon
All participants will receive:
A Woodlands Preserve Membership
Hike-A-Thon Marathon Finishers
All registrants who complete the marathon will receive:
A Woodlands Preserve Membership
Green drawstring backpack
Top 5 Hike-A-Thon Milers
Each will receive:
A Woodlands Preserve Membership
Green drawstring backpack
Their choice of a Parks-For-All Hydroflask or a set of Mignon Faget Palmetto glassware
Top Hike-A-Thon Miler
The top participant with the most miles logged will receive:
A Woodlands Preserve Membership
Green drawstring backpack
Their choice of a Parks-For-All Hydroflask or a set of Mignon Faget Palmetto glassware
A Two-Person Travel Hammock
Our 2024 Winner - 
Hike-A-Thon Prize Pick-Up
Prizes will be distributed on Saturday, November 15th, 10am – 12pm at
Woodlands Conservancy Office
1500 Woodland Hwy.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Our office is on the first floor, entrance is on the left side of the building.
*SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS WILL BE INCURRED FOR PRIZES OR PURCHASES SHIPPED.
Awards
🏅 Awards & Finisher Perks
5K Awards
Masters (Age 40+), Male & Female:
🏆 Parks-For-All Hydroflask
Youth (Age 12 & Under), Male & Female:
🏆 Parks-For-All Hydroflask
Overall, Male & Female:
🏆 Mignon Faget Palmetto Glassware
$130 Gift Certificate courtesy of Louisiana Running and Walking Co.
Fun Run Awards
Overall, Male & Female:
🏆 Parks-For-All Hydroflask
Finisher Perks
🥇 All 5K finishers will receive a commemorative medal
ABOUT US
MISSION AND VISION
Woodlands Conservancy is a 501-C-3, nonprofit land trust organization created with the mission to preserve and restore forested wetlands and other ecologically or historically significant lands in Louisiana. The vision of Woodlands Conservancy is to be the regional model for the conservation of hardwood forests, and a leader in the advocacy and preservation of Louisiana’s coastal forest ecosystems.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run/Walk
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
A 3.1 mile groomed trail loop
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$34.19
Early Bird Pricing
Apr 14 – May 26 -
$39.56
Regular Pricing
May 27 – Aug 26 -
Register for 5k Run/Walk$44.93
One Month to go!!!
Now registering Aug 27 – Oct 31
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1 Mile Fun Run
1 Mile Fun Run on the groomed trail path of the Woodlands Preserve.
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run$18.09
Fixed Price
Apr 14 - Nov 1
Hike-A-Thon
26.2 miles at your own pace! You can hike the Bottomland Trail (5.43 mi.) at Woodlands Trail less than 5 times and complete your challenge or choose a variety of places you like to visit. You can do a mile at a time or all at one time - set your own pace. Hikers, walkers and runners will have from October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 to complete the challenge
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Register for Hike-A-Thon$39.56
Fixed Pricing
Apr 14 - Nov 1
BUNDLE: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Complete both the Fun Run & 5k on September 27, 2025!
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Register for BUNDLE: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run$44.93
Fixed Pricing
Apr 14 - Nov 1
BUNDLE: 5k & Hike-A-Thon
Run or walk the 5k on September 27th then complete the 26.2 mile challenge from October 1 -31!
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Register for BUNDLE: 5k & Hike-A-Thon$66.39
Fixed Pricing
Apr 14 - Nov 1
BUNDLE: Fun Run & Hike-A-Thon
Run or walk the 1 Mile Fun Run on September 27th then complete the 26.2 mile challenge from October 1 -31!
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Register for BUNDLE: Fun Run & Hike-A-Thon$50.29
Fixed Pricing
Apr 14 - Nov 1
Event schedule
- Sat, September 27, 2025 7:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
- Sat, September 27, 2025 7:30 AM - Warm-up & Stretching Exercises
- Sat, September 27, 2025 8:00 AM - Announcements & National Anthem
- Sat, September 27, 2025 8:10 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
- Sat, September 27, 2025 8:30 AM - 5k Run/Walk Start
- Sat, September 27, 2025 10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
- Wed, October 1, 2025 12:00 AM - Hike-a-Thon kickoff
- Fri, October 31, 2025 11:59 PM - Hike-a-Thon Ends
- Sat, November 15, 2025 10:00 AM - Hike-a-Thon Awards Distribution
Contact information
- Event contact
- Janel Mumme
- Phone
- 5044521276
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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