Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 206 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 63 cities. The next upcoming race is the Paws in Motion 5k 2026 in Marrero on July 25. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge

Sat, Jul 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Christmas in July 2026 Baton Rouge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Power Mile Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 Mile Youth Race (ages 12 & under)The Beer Mile RelayThe Power Mile

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Paws in Motion 5k 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Marrero, LA Marrero

Road Paws in Motion 5k - 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Covington Grand Opening 2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Covington, LA Covington

Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Road Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Tarpon Triathlon

Sat, Aug 1 · Houma, LA Houma

Triathlon Adult Relay TeamIndividual TriathlonYouth Relay Team

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual Virtual 5k5K Walk/RunSleep-In Supporter (no medal)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Springfield, LA Springfield

Alligator TourLouisiana Saturday Night

From $0 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Sunrise Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 1 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Kids BeamsSunrise Kids Rays

From $50 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Haynesville, LA Haynesville

Road 5kSleep In Supporter

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Aug 9 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi)5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Taproom Trot

Thu, Aug 13 · Covington, LA Covington

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The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

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Liberty Ruck & 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k1.7 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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Live Oak High School 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road Live Oak ONE MILE FUN RUNLive Oak 5KNo Shirt Needed

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5KRacewalkers5K - NOTC Family

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Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Annual Run The Bluff 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $19 Open

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The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $10 Open

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Fleet Feet Metairie 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Program - Presented by Asics & SuperFeet

Tue, Aug 25 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road Half-Marathon Training ProgramMarathon Training Program

From $55 Open

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Never Forget 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Covington, LA Covington

Virtual Fun Run 1 MileAinsely's Angel Runner 5KAinsely's Angel Rider 5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Triathlon The Hatchling HustleSingle Off-road TriathlonOff-road Triathlon Relay

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Rapides Junior Runners

From $65 Open

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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

Sat, Aug 29 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 1 Mile Walkers - Kids Ages 1-141 Mile Runners - Kids Ages 1-141Mile Runners - Ages 15+ +6

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5k1/2 Mile Fun RunLazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter

From $10 Open

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OUTLAST SHREVEPORT - NIGHT OUT EDITION

Sat, Sep 5 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Trail 6 Hour Night Out Challenge

From $90 Open

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Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 5 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival

Sat, Sep 5 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 1 Mile RunKids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run5K Color Run +1

From $10 Open

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CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Triathlon 5K Run/WalkDuathlonRelay Team - Duathlon +7

From $30 Open

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Patriot Day Color Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Patriot Day 2K WalkPatriot Day 5K Run

From $30 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K Ruck5K Run5K Run - PUSHER +2

From $31 Open

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Squeeze the Day 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun RunSqueeze the Day 5kSqueeze The Day T-shirt +1

From $20 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - PUSHER5K Ruck +3

From $21 Open

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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Sat, Sep 12 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5k CrusherMTB Crusher Beginner10k Crusher +9

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mission: Possible Run, Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k10kUndercover agent +1

From $12 Open

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Teams5K First Responders +3

From $25 Open

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Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Shreveport

Sat, Sep 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $40 Open

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Fearless Together 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K Run

Open

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Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude

Sat, Sep 12 · Rayville, LA Rayville

Road Fun Mile5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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Al Briede Gold Cup

Sun, Sep 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 - Mile5K - NOTC Family5K +1

From $0 Open

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Visite de Broussard

Sun, Sep 13 · Broussard, LA Broussard

Road Kids 1/2 Marathon (1.1 mile race)Visite de Broussard-Half Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Road ✨Magical Mile✨ (1 mile - Fun Run) - Disney themed 🏰 (YOUTH PRICING)✨Magical Mile✨ (1 mile - Fun Run) - Disney themed 🏰5K Runabout Dash +1

From $15 Open

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Shreveport

Sat, Sep 19 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Walking with Angels - Walk of Remembrance

Sat, Sep 19 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

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