Sunday, July 12, 2026 Come conquer "The Gauntlet" at the 39th Annual Spillway Classic Trail Run! This is an off-road 3-Mile event with a course that evolves with the ecosystem and natural trails through the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Participants are encouraged to use caution when participating, and to expect muddy / wet conditions that may vary depending on the weather in weeks and days leading up to the event. 7:00 am - Packet Pickup Opens 8:00 am - Start of 3 Mile Trail Run 9:30 am - Award Ceremony (subject to change) Post-race refreshments for registered participants include beer from Crescent Crown Distributing, Elmer's Chee-Wees, Baker Maid sweets, Jambalaya Girl, and Kentwood Springs. The Spillway Classic Trail Run is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike.
3 MILE AWARDS 1st-3rd Overall Male and Female 1st Youth Male and Female (15-Under) 1st Master Male and Female (40-Over) 1st Grandmaster Male and Female (50-Over) 1st Senior Male and Female (60-Over) 1st Grand Senior Male and Female (70-Over) Dirtiest Finisher(s) Couples Challenge Winner It is the responsibility of athletes that finish in the awards to note any necessary corrections on race day. If an error is discovered post-race, we'll be happy to correct your results and update the website
So, here's how it works: Register for the Spillway Classic Trail Run Send your Referral Code link to your all of your friends and family to register. Have 3 people use your referral code get $10 back! Have 4 people use your referral code receive a New Balance NOTC Tank Top Have 5 people use your referral code get $20 back! It's that easy!
3 Miles: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Miles | $30.00 | Feb 24 | Apr 10 |
| $35.00 | Apr 10 | May 27 | |
| $40.00 | May 27 | Jul 7 | |
| $45.00 | Jul 7 | Jul 12 | |
| $50.00 | Jul 12 | Jul 12 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 410 | 41:06 | 17:47 |
| 2024 | 351 | 38:15 | 17:32 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 326 | 35:42 | 16:50 |
| 2022 | 206 | 34:21 | 16:51 |
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