5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 194 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shamrockin Run New Orleans in New Orleans on March 8. Louisiana 5K races run primarily March through April.

Derby Day 5 miler & 5k

Sat, May 2 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k5 mile

From $25 Open

Register →

May the 4th- Kessel Run 5k

Sat, May 2 · Houma, LA Houma

Ewok Trot- Kids Fun Run 10 & UnderMay the 4th - Louisiana Kessel Run 5k

From $20 Open

Register →

Kiwanis Club of Walker Miles for Smiles

Sat, May 9 · Walker, LA Walker

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run a

From $20 Open

Register →

YMCA HKD5K

Sat, May 9 · Covington, LA Covington

Youth Division (Age 12 and under) 1 mile or 5KOpen Division (Age 13 and up) 1 mile or 5KAinsley's Angels - Rider +1

From $15 Closed

Register →

National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

Sat, May 9 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

3rd Annual NCHI 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

From $15 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Claire's Promise 5K

Sat, May 9 · Lutcher, LA Lutcher

Kids RunClaire's Promise 5k

From $20 Open

Register →

2026 TFAE Cajun Food Fest & 5k Run for Excellence

Sat, May 9 · Houma, LA Houma

2026 Cajun Food Fest and 5k Run for Excellence

From $25 Open

Register →

Wellness On The Water

Sat, May 9 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Wellness On The Water 5K Run

From $35 Open

Register →

Huey P. Long Bridge Run

Sat, May 9 · Bridge City, LA Bridge City

5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Levee Fest 5K/10K

Sat, May 9 · Lake Providence, LA Lake Providence

Kids Run5K Run5K Walk +1

From $20 Open

Register →

The Susan Hill Memorial Circles on a Mission Bicycle Ride

Sat, May 16 · DeRidder, LA DeRidder

1 Mile Guided Walk8 Mile Family Route20 Mile Route +3

From $20 Open

Register →

Run, Baby, Run 5K

Sat, May 16 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Children 5-15 only +1

From $15 Open

Register →

Bayou Rum Run 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lacassine, LA Lacassine

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Lager Jogger 5K & Beer Mile

Sat, May 16 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Individual Beer Mile2-person Beer Mile Relay5K +2

From $25 Open

Register →

Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 23 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K - 3 Person Team Competition +1

From $15 Open

Register →

Mudbug Madness 5k

Sat, May 23 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k5k Kids Run5k Wheelchair

From $25 Open

Register →

Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue 1K Run/WalkChennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K Run/WalkRun for the Red, White & Blue Flags of Freedom Sponsorship +1

From $25 Open

Register →

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (21)

Sat, May 23 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Greek Festival Run & Walk

Sat, May 23 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1-Mile Kids' Run5KRacewalkers +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Paws in Motion 5k 2026

Sat, May 30 · Gretna, LA Gretna

Paws in Motion 5k - 2026

From $30 Open

Register →

2026 RRRR Summer Fun Run Series

Mon, Jun 1 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Querbes ParkBetty Virginia ParkA.C. Steere Park +9

From $10 Closed

Register →

The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 3 · Metairie, LA Metairie

The Big Run 5k

From $19.99 Open

Register →

Summer Series, Hump Day 2 Milers

Wed, Jun 3 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

June 3, 2026 2 Mile runJuly 29, 2026 2 Mile runJuly 15, 2026 2 Mile run +1

From $10 Open

Register →

The Big Run 5K by Fleet Feet & Brooks

Thu, Jun 4 · Monroe, LA Monroe

The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Monroe

From $25 Open

Register →

Lifecycle 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Keithville, LA Keithville

5KSleep-in Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Sam's Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

Register →

The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Jun 7 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Register →

Summer Series

Tue, Jun 9 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Summer Series #3 - TeamsSummer Series #1 - TeamsSummer Series #2 - Lafreniere Park +3

From $10 Closed

Register →

Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Jun 13 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

2 Mile Run4 Mile Run8 Mile Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Register →

New Orleans Pride Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K - NOTC Family5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Father's Day Race 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K Kids Age 5-195K Run/WalkSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Run with the Raiders

Sat, Jun 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $20 Open

Register →

Run to Your Health 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k Kids Run5k Run/ HealthwalkSleep in supporter

From $25 Open

Register →

Father's Day Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 Mile Kids Run2-Mile Run2-Mile Run - NOTC Family Memberships +1

From $0 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

From $35 Open

Register →

Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

Sat, Jul 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

Register →

Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile

From $25 Open

Register →

Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Independence Day 1 MileIndependence Day 5k

From $25 Closed

Register →

Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport

Sun, Jul 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $25 Open

Register →

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

5k Run

From $25 Open

Register →

Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

Register →

The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Paws For A Cause

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kSleep-in Supporter

Closed

Register →