The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park
The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park is a trail running and running race on April 10, 2027 in Ruston, LA, with entry fees from $40 to $55.
- Date
- April 10, 2027 (148 days to go)
- Location
- 211 Parish Park Road, Ruston, LA
- Price
- $40–$55
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
MUD. DIRT. GRIT. JUST OLD SCHOOL TRAIL RUNNING.
Saturday, April 10-11, 2027
8:00 AM • Ruston, Louisiana
WELCOME TO THE OLD SCHOOL
Eight years of dirt, sweat, and good old-fashioned trail running. No gimmicks. No unnecessary frills. Just you, the trails, and the challenge ahead.
Set in beautiful Lincoln Parish Park, The Old School brings runners together for a true Louisiana trail-running experience. Whether you're taking on the 8K or going all-in for the 30K, come ready to earn every mile.
THE COURSE & AID STATIONS
Lincoln Parish Park is one of Louisiana's hidden trail-running gems, with wooded singletrack, rolling terrain, and plenty of opportunities to test your legs.
The 8K follows a shorter route breaking off the trails and cutting along the side of the lake back to the finish. The 15K completes one loop of the main MTB trail, while the 30K takes on two loops.
Aid station support: Start/finish plus two on-course aid stations, approximately near miles 3 and 7.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Finisher medal for every finisher
Sport-Tek tank top, subject to shirt availability
Race swag bag at packet pickup
On-course aid station support
Overall and age-group awards
Post Race meal, previous years have been quesadillas, red beans and rice, jambalaya, this year is still TBD.
SHIRT DEADLINE: MARCH 19Register by March 19 for your best chance of receiving your race shirt. Extra shirts may be available afterward while supplies last.
AWARDS & RACE DAY
Overall awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall.
Age divisions: 1st place in ten-year age brackets.
Start time: 7:30am for kids and 8:00 AM for all other distances.
Post-race meal: Details to be announced.
Race location: 211 Parish Park Road, Ruston, LA 71270.
READY TO GO OLD SCHOOL?
Pick your distance. Lace up. We'll see you on the trails.
SIGN UP FOR THE OLD SCHOOLLincoln Parish Park • Ruston, Louisiana • March 27, 2027
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruston La Tech, 6 mi from the venue.
About Ruston, LA
Population
22,224
as of 2023
City Elevation
236 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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148
Days to train
- Race
- The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park
- Date
- April 10, 2027
- Location
- 211 Parish Park Road, Ruston, LA
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The Old School @ Lincoln Parish Park
Apr 10, 2027