Known as one of the best trail runs in Louisiana, the event is for all that enjoy the beauty of nature. The 2026 Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk will be the 10th year for the event to take place. Organizers have set three goals for the Chemin-A-Haut Run and Walk. First, to provide a fun race, for everyone that enjoys trail running or walking along natural trails under towering forests, and along scenic lakeshore and bayou. Second, to enjoy the unspoiled beauty that one of the oldest parks in Louisiana has to offer. Participants will run the same route used by Native Americans centuries ago. Finally, to invest all proceeds from the event in projects to promote Morehouse Parish such as Chemin-A-State Park, Bussey Brake, the Morehouse Memorial Airport, the Rose Theatre a new Louisiana Delta Community College Bastrop Campus and the Bastrop Animal Shelter operated by the Morehouse Animal Shelter. If you have never participated in the event, organizers believe you will be impressed with the uniqueness of the run and walk and especially the hand-made medallions and awards which are made from the wood of Cypress trees.

Participants are encouraged to register with a team. Teams will be compete for the Most Team Members, the Most Spirited, and the Most Creatively Dressed.

To be guaranteed a tshirt, participants must register before October 1, 2026.

To view the Run Course Map, scroll to the bottom of this page.

RUN AWARDS: Top Overall Male & Female and Men & Women 1st & 2nd Place Only For 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

REGISTRATION FEES:

FOR THE 4 MILE RUN, the registration fee will be $30 from July 1 thru August 31. FROM SEPTEMBER 1 THRU OCTOBER 10, the run registration fee will be $40 and on the day of the race (October 17). Run registration will not be available from October 11 through October 16.

FOR THE 1 MILE WALK, the registration fee will be $25 from July 1 through August 31. FROM SEPTEMBER 1 THRU OCTOBER 10, the walk registration fee will be $35 and on the day of the race (October 17). Walk registration will not be available on October 12 through October 16.

Proceeds from the Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk are used to provide funds for the MITA Morehouse Parish projects which support healthy productive lifestyles, improve the quality of life, and increase opportunities in Morehouse Parish. MITA projects include the Chemin-A-Haut State Park, Bussey Brake Reservoir, the Morehouse Memorial Airport, Rose Theatre, the new Bastrop campus of Louisiana Delta Community College and the Bastrop Animal Shelter operated by the Morehouse Humane Society..