DeRidder Back Roads Half 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Deridder, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Dec 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Roads 10K | 10K | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| DeRidder Back Roads Half | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $50$55 after Dec 10, 2026 | – |
| Back Roads Fun Run, 1 mile | Kids | Dec 19, 20267:15 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Back Roads 10K: $40 until Dec 10, then $45 until Dec 19.
- DeRidder Back Roads Half: $50 until Dec 10, then $55 until Dec 19.
- Back Roads Fun Run, 1 mile: $25 until Dec 10, then $25 until Dec 18.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in Louisiana, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Louisiana runs 2:15:11, about 10:19 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:23:53 and men in 2:04:46.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Back Roads 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
D Street, BUSA Soccer Fields, Deridder, LA 70634
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- D Street, BUSA Soccer Fields, Deridder, LA 70634Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-Shirt and metal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 16, 2023), 2022 (Dec 17, 2022), 2021 (Dec 18, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is DeRidder Back Roads Half?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Louisiana?
- At $50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in Louisiana, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- D Street, BUSA Soccer Fields, Deridder, LA 70634.
From the organizers
6th Annual DeRidder Back Roads Not-So-Typical Half Marathon
It’s time to hit the training trails!
The 6th Annual DeRidder Back Roads Not-So-Typical Half Marathon is coming up, and we’re excited to bring this race back to our community for another year!
Whether you’re ready to tackle 13.1 miles, take on the 10K, or join us for the 1-Mile Fun Run, there’s a race for everyone.
Come take a back roads tour through the beautiful, historic countryside of DeRidder. No heavy traffic. No red lights. Just fence lines, farm life, railroad tracks, and plenty of twists and turns along our rural Louisiana back roads.