Ultra Running Hub Ville Platte, LA, United States · Saturday, December 5, 2026
Loup Garou 40 Mile Trail Run
Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 20 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40mi | 33 | Nathaniel Gilbert · 05:50:34 | Elissa Schoening · 08:11:06 |
| 2024 | 40mi | 31 | Paul Loper · 05:22:13 | Brenae Bergeron · 08:07:14 |
| 2023 | 40mi | 34 | Matthew Brewer · 06:32:31 | Kim Navarrete · 07:33:19 |
| 2022 | 40mi | 31 | Chip Autin · 07:04:23 | Molly Black · 07:39:28 |
| 2021 | 40mi | 19 | Paul Loper · 07:40:39 | Nicki Klein · 10:42:28 |
| 2020 | 40mi | 38 | Donald Quintana · 06:30:33 | Olga Hunter · 08:44:26 |
| 2019 | 40mi | 39 | Robert Laird · 06:54:09 | Natalie Halapin · 06:50:21 |
| 2018 | 40mi | 44 | Nathaniel Faulkenberry · 05:27:08 | Kim Bueno · 07:58:33 |
| 2017 | 40mi | 26 | Nicholas Cronan · 07:19:34 | Sarah Lopes · 07:01:52 |
The field grew 6% between 2024 (31) and 2025 (33). 27% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 30 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Loup Garou 40 Mile Trail Run, held in Ville Platte, LA, is a 40-mile trail race that has taken place 9 times since 2017. Runners complete two 20-mile loops around the lake at Chicot State Park. With 33 finishers in its latest 2025 edition, this race has a smaller field than 64% of 50-mile races.
The 30-hour time limit allows a generous 28.1 minutes per kilometer. This time limit is more relaxed than any of its 463 peer 50-mile races, offering ample time for runners to complete the 64-kilometer course.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.