DeRidder Back Roads Half
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Deridder, Louisiana
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 6th Annual DeRidder Back Roads Not-So-Typical Half Marathon on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in the charming town of DeRidder, Louisiana! This exciting event offers something for everyone, with race distances including a challenging 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K (6.2 miles), and a family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run. Participants will enjoy a scenic tour of the beautiful rural landscape, complete with serene back roads, picturesque farmland, and historic landmarks, all while supporting a great cause.
Join fellow runners and walkers as you make your way through this unique course, designed to offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Not only will you have the chance to challenge yourself and achieve your personal best, but you'll also be contributing to the vital work of Samaritans Purse Disaster Relief Efforts. This race is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a day of fitness and fun. So lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for a memorable day in DeRidder, where every mile counts towards making a difference!
Join fellow runners and walkers as you make your way through this unique course, designed to offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Not only will you have the chance to challenge yourself and achieve your personal best, but you'll also be contributing to the vital work of Samaritans Purse Disaster Relief Efforts. This race is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a day of fitness and fun. So lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for a memorable day in DeRidder, where every mile counts towards making a difference!
Organiser's Description
_6TH ANNUAL DERIDDER BACK ROADS NOT-SO-TYPICAL HALF MARATHON_
Its time to hit the training trails!
The 6th Annual DeRidder Back Roads Not-So-Typical Half Marathon is coming up, and were excited to bring this race back to our community for another year!
Whether youre ready to tackle 13.1 miles, take on the 10K, or join us for the 1-Mile Fun Run, theres a race for everyone.
Come take a back roads tour through the beautiful, historic countryside of DeRidder. No heavy traffic. No red lights. Just fence lines, farm life, railroad tracks, and plenty of twists and turns along our rural Louisiana back roads.
Even better, youll be running for a great cause! Once again, we are proud to support Samaritans Purse Disaster Relief Efforts. When Southwest Louisiana was devastated by multiple disasters in 2020, Samaritans Purse was here for our communities when we needed them. This race is one small way we can help give back and support their work in communities facing disasters today
_RACE DAY INFORMATION_
Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
10K 6.2 Miles
Fun Run 1 Mile
Awards: Top male and female finishers will be recognized in all three races.
Race Shirts: All participants registered by December 9 are guaranteed a race T-shirt. Registrations after December 9 may receive a shirt while supplies last, but sizes and availability cannot be guaranteed.
Half Marathon Walkers: Roads will only be secured for a limited amount of time. If you plan to walk the 13.1-mile course, we ask that you maintain a brisk pace throughout the race.
Fun Run: Kids are welcome! Children under age 13 must have an adult present at the finish line to supervise them.
Finish-Line Refreshments: Water, Gatorade, and other refreshments will be available free to race participants after finishing.
No Pets, Please: Because our course travels through rural areas, participants may encounter loose dogs along the route. We work hard to notify residents and raise awareness before race day, but for everyone's safety, please do not bring pets onto the course.
Spectators: We love having family and friends cheer on our runners! Please remain safely off the roadway and keep the course and finish-line area clear for participants.
Race Route: Registered participants will receive an email with route information during the week leading up to the race.
Start Time: Registration packets will be picked up on race day beginning at 6:00am when you check in. We will be excepting race day registrations.
Price Increase: We are investing in making our race even better for our runners! With the rising cost of race expenses and supplies, along with providing higher quality race shirts, we have adjusted registration pricing. We also hope this increase will allow us to invest in a professional timing system to offer more accurate results and age-group awards. Thank you for helping us continue to grow and improve our race!
_RUN WITH US. GIVE BACK WITH US._
Every mile is about more than crossing the finish line. Your participation helps us support Samaritans Purse and the disaster relief efforts they provide to communities in need.
We hope youll join us on the back roads for another great race!
December 19, 2026
DeRidder, Louisiana
Follow us on Facebook: DeRidder Back Roads Half
Interested in Sponsoring the Race?
We would love to have your support! Sponsorships of $100 or more will be recognized on our race shirts. Contact us by email for sponsorship information.
Always,
_KEEP RUNNING FOR THE SON_
Its time to hit the training trails!
The 6th Annual DeRidder Back Roads Not-So-Typical Half Marathon is coming up, and were excited to bring this race back to our community for another year!
Whether youre ready to tackle 13.1 miles, take on the 10K, or join us for the 1-Mile Fun Run, theres a race for everyone.
Come take a back roads tour through the beautiful, historic countryside of DeRidder. No heavy traffic. No red lights. Just fence lines, farm life, railroad tracks, and plenty of twists and turns along our rural Louisiana back roads.
Even better, youll be running for a great cause! Once again, we are proud to support Samaritans Purse Disaster Relief Efforts. When Southwest Louisiana was devastated by multiple disasters in 2020, Samaritans Purse was here for our communities when we needed them. This race is one small way we can help give back and support their work in communities facing disasters today
_RACE DAY INFORMATION_
Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
10K 6.2 Miles
Fun Run 1 Mile
Awards: Top male and female finishers will be recognized in all three races.
Race Shirts: All participants registered by December 9 are guaranteed a race T-shirt. Registrations after December 9 may receive a shirt while supplies last, but sizes and availability cannot be guaranteed.
Half Marathon Walkers: Roads will only be secured for a limited amount of time. If you plan to walk the 13.1-mile course, we ask that you maintain a brisk pace throughout the race.
Fun Run: Kids are welcome! Children under age 13 must have an adult present at the finish line to supervise them.
Finish-Line Refreshments: Water, Gatorade, and other refreshments will be available free to race participants after finishing.
No Pets, Please: Because our course travels through rural areas, participants may encounter loose dogs along the route. We work hard to notify residents and raise awareness before race day, but for everyone's safety, please do not bring pets onto the course.
Spectators: We love having family and friends cheer on our runners! Please remain safely off the roadway and keep the course and finish-line area clear for participants.
Race Route: Registered participants will receive an email with route information during the week leading up to the race.
Start Time: Registration packets will be picked up on race day beginning at 6:00am when you check in. We will be excepting race day registrations.
Price Increase: We are investing in making our race even better for our runners! With the rising cost of race expenses and supplies, along with providing higher quality race shirts, we have adjusted registration pricing. We also hope this increase will allow us to invest in a professional timing system to offer more accurate results and age-group awards. Thank you for helping us continue to grow and improve our race!
_RUN WITH US. GIVE BACK WITH US._
Every mile is about more than crossing the finish line. Your participation helps us support Samaritans Purse and the disaster relief efforts they provide to communities in need.
We hope youll join us on the back roads for another great race!
December 19, 2026
DeRidder, Louisiana
Follow us on Facebook: DeRidder Back Roads Half
Interested in Sponsoring the Race?
We would love to have your support! Sponsorships of $100 or more will be recognized on our race shirts. Contact us by email for sponsorship information.
Always,
_KEEP RUNNING FOR THE SON_
Races
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DeRidder Back Roads Half
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt and Metal
Sat 19th December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$54.00
Registrations is $50. After December 9 the registration fee will be $55. Race day registration is allowed! -
Back Roads 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$43.40
The 10K will take the same route up to about the halfway mark of the half marathon. Then they will loop back around and come up the start line route. -
Back Roads Fun Run, 1 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (7:15AM CST)
$27.50
The Fun Run will have a later start than the half marathon and 10K runners. All races will begin at the same start/finish line. Fun run will be a straight road race. Runners will run east to the stop sign, turn around and come back through the start/finish line. Then go to the west end stop sign and return to start/finish line.
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