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Monroe · United States

Cycling & running events in Monroe, 2026

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A few races to know in Monroe

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Dirty South Marathon

The Dirty South Marathon is a Sunday marathon held in West Monroe, Louisiana, scheduled for mid-November. The listing indicates a full marathon, not a multi-distance event. Information regarding the course, participant numbers, and race-day traditions is limited in the source material. The event code is 71292, and there are no runner reviews available, preventing a detailed description of the route or atmosphere.

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The Big Run 5K by Fleet Feet & Brooks

The Big Run 5K, a Fleet Feet & Brooks event, is an evening 5K taking place in Monroe, Louisiana, at Forsythe Park. The start/finish area is near the old swimming pool, opposite the playground. This event aligns with Global Running Week, centered on Global Running Day, and welcomes both first-time 5K participants and seasoned racers. The course is contained within Forsythe Park. Race-day logistics are straightforward, with packet pickup available before the event and on race day. The initial 150 registrants will receive a shirt, custom bib, and medal. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as to winners in each age group.

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Monroe

Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon

The Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon is a December half marathon held in Monroe, Louisiana. The listing shows it as a Saturday race with only the half marathon distance available. The source provides minimal course information, so a route description, elevation profile, or field size cannot be reliably reported. The listing lacks runner reviews, and the race date is marked as an estimate. Interested participants should verify current details with the organizer before finalizing plans.

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About cycling & running in Monroe

Monroe Miles And River Rides

Running: Locals run Monroe with a simple loop-first mindset. Forsythe Levee Pavilion is the easy meeting ground, and runners share it with student-athletes, dog walkers, and folks taking in the Ouachita River. Fleet Feet Running Club keeps the social side moving from CORNER COFFEE HOUSE, and all paces and distances are welcome. Kiroli Park, Restoration Park, the Wellness Center outdoor track, and Highland Park Wetland Trails cover easy Z2, short intervals, and recovery jogs. The city has a 25-mile pathway that connects most of the running spots. MAD Dash 5K, Dirty South Marathon, The Big Run 5K, and Wild Turkey 3 Miler give the calendar some anchor-event energy.

Cycling: Riders in Monroe keep the riding practical and local. Restoration Park hiking trail is the named bike-friendly dirt option, so locals use it when they want a little singletrack feel without making a big production out of it. The trail is 0.2 km and gains 1 m, so nobody calls that a climb day. The 0.2 km with 100 m of gain is where the legs finally notice something. The 41 km with 52 m of gain works for steady base miles. Monroe’s listed race scene leans run-heavy, not crit, gran fondo, or cyclocross-heavy.

Season: Fall gives Monroe the cleanest training rhythm because the temperatures back off and the miles feel less forced. Summer gives locals real heat, heavy humidity, and plenty of days over 90°F, so runners and cyclists start early, carry more fluids, and keep Z2 honest. Spring and summer storms can change the plan fast, so locals watch the sky before committing to long routes around Forsythe, Restoration Park, or Highland Park Wetland Trails. Winter stays mild most of the time, but freezing mornings still show up about 35 days a year, so both sports shift toward later starts and steadier efforts.

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