Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 213 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 67 cities. The next upcoming race is the Caddo Middle Magnet Invitational in Shreveport LA on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

OUTLAST SHREVEPORT - NIGHT OUT EDITION

Sat, Sep 5 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Trail 6 Hour Night Out Challenge

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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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 RunKids 12 & Under 5k Color Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Morgan City, LA Morgan City

Road 27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Teams5K Run/Walk +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fearless Together 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Virtual

Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road Spc. Eric Thomas Burri 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - PUSHER +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K Run - PUSHER5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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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 5k10kFun Run +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Al Briede Gold Cup

Sun, Sep 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 - Mile5K5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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Recovery Race 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Open

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Sickle Cell Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 2K Run/Walk Individual2k Run/Walk - Group of 10 or More

From $20 Open

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Paws For A Cause 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kGeneral Admission 5kTail Wagger Package 5k +2

From $30 Open

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Breacher 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CCC Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Gretna, LA Gretna

Road General Registration

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Walking with Angels - A Walk of Remembrance

Sat, Sep 19 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

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Sock Out Cancer 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Stonewall, LA Stonewall

Road Kids Run 12 & Under5KSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ush One See 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 1 Mile Fun RunVisually Impaired - 1 Mile RunVisually Impaired - 5K Run +1

From $20 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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Summer Grove Baptist Church 5K & 10K Mission Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Ansley's Angels Rider Only5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Terrebonne General Health System HeroFest 5K 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Houma, LA Houma

Road Terrebonne General Health System HeroFest Fun RunTerrebonne General Health System HeroFest 5K 2026

From $20 Open

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Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

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

From $15 Open

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Acadiana

Sun, Sep 20 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Warrior Walk5KVirtual

From $15 Open

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MAD Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run or WalkVirtual Runner, 1 Mile or 5kMAD Dash 5k

From $30 Open

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Woodlands 5K Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Belle Chasse, LA Belle Chasse

Trail Woodlands 1-Mile Fun RunWoodlands 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open

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MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMAD Dash 5KRemote Runner-Not Here, But Still M.A.D! +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Red Wagon 5K and 1 Mile Wagon Pull

Sat, Sep 26 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road 1 Mile Wagon Pull/1 Mile WalkRed Wagon 5KAinsley's Angels

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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SAINTS KICKOFF RUN Presented by Hancock Whitney

Sat, Sep 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K RunVirtual 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Autumn Breeze Road Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Adults5k Kids10k Road Race

From $27 Open

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2026 SVdP NOLA Friends of the Poor Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Friends of the Poor Walk/SVdP NOLA

From $20 Open

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Peabody Magnet High School Homecoming Kickoff Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Road Peabody Magnet High School Homecoming Kickoff Color Run

From $10 Open

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Hi Sugar 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Ruston Lincoln Parish, LA

Sun, Sep 27 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Kids 1/2 Mile Run5K Run/Walk5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open

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StrongHER Louisiana Community Fun Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Open

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HIKE-a-THON

Thu, Oct 1 · Belle Chasse, LA Belle Chasse

Virtual Hike-a-Thon

From $35 Open

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Colonel Cross Country 3200m

Sat, Oct 3 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Trail Colonel Cross Country 3200m

From $30 Open

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Knights Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Scott, LA Scott

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K or 1 Mile Run

From $20 Open

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Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Vidalia, LA Vidalia

Road Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k

From $25 Open

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Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana

Sat, Oct 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual 1 Mile Children 12 & under1 Mile Adults - 13 & over5K Adults - 13 & over +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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