No Man's Land Trail Run

In 1803, the United States purchased 530 million acres of land from France. Before the United States came along, Spanish-controlled-Texas and French-controlled-Louisiana had a long disputed history of the official territorial border. So as to not enter into military action with Spain, the U.S. proposed a "No Man's Land" where neither country had jurisdiction. Sam Houston Jones State Park happens to follow the Calcasieu River, which is the Eastern border of what used to be "No Man's Land" thus giving our trail run its name. Because there was no ruling government pirates like Jean Lafitte, used No Man's Land as a base of operations. Local legend has it that his treasure is hidden somewhere along the Contraband Bayou or Calcasieu River (maybe a lucky runner will find it). By 1821 the U.S. had formally ratified the Adams–Onís Treaty marking the border at the more western Sabine River (where the Texas-Louisiana border is today).

New for 2026

We offer a "No-Medal" option by default to help you save a few bucks. IF YOU WANT A MEDAL YOU WILL HAVE TO CHECK THE BOX FOR A MEDAL ADDED ONTO YOUR REGISTRATION WHEN YOU SIGN UP. The medal will be the same as previous years. Of course, if you are a returning runner and want an additional medal, you are free to add one on too. Every year we will include a newly designed enamel pin (for every runner) that will represent your finisher medal.
2024 the pin was our LaFeet Running logo.
2025 was a skull and crossbones.
2026 is yet to be announced.
After a few years, returning runners can have a lanyard adorned with the pins from every year of the race.