Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 190 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 61 cities. The next upcoming race is the The Big Run 5K by Fleet Feet & Brooks in Monroe on June 4. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Summer Series, Hump Day 2 Milers

Wed, Jun 3 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road June 3, 2026 2 Mile runJune 17, 2026 2 Mile runJuly 15, 2026 2 Mile run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 3 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Big Run 5k

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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5K@ADA Challenge

Wed, Jun 3 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run by Geaux Run by Fleet Feet and Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Open Closing Soon

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Global Running Day 2026: Mandeville, Louisiana

Wed, Jun 3 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Open

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2026 RRRR Summer Fun Run Series

Thu, Jun 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Summer Fun Run Series (Short Course) (all 8)YOUth FIT for Kids Only (MONDAYS + the Summer Fun Runs) - Short CourseNorth Bossier Park (Brownlee) - Race #6 +9

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run 5K by Fleet Feet & Brooks

Thu, Jun 4 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Monroe

From $25 Open

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Lifecycle 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Road 5KSleep-in Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sam's Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 5kPhantom Runner

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Peaches 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road Run for the Peaches 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Triathlon Pool Sprint

Sun, Jun 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon Pool Sprint

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon

Sun, Jun 7 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon 3-4 Yr. Old Assisted (Flotation device or assistance required)7-10 Yr. Old Non Assisted5-6 Yr. Old Non-assisted +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Jun 7 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Summer Series

Tue, Jun 9 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Summer Series #1 - TeamsSummer Series #3 - TeamsSummer Series #2 - Teams +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Taproom Trot

Thu, Jun 11 · Covington, LA Covington

Road

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Father's Day Race 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Kids Age 5-19Sleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run Minden on Main

Sat, Jun 13 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The East Bank Run 5k & Team Beer Mile

Sat, Jun 13 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Team Beer Mile5kSleep In Supporter +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Jun 13 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 2 Mile Run4 Mile Run8 Mile Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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New Orleans Pride Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K5K - NOTC Family

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Squirrel Scramble at Querbes Park (5K & Fun Run)

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Fun Run Kids 12 & UnderFun Run 13 & UpAinsley's Riders ONly +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Soul Food Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, LA Franklin

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run to Your Health 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Kids Run5k Run/ HealthwalkSleep in supporter

From $25 Open

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Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay

Sat, Jun 20 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Run with the Raiders

Sat, Jun 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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MCLC Dash and Bash

Sat, Jun 27 · Deridder, LA Deridder

Road MCLC Dash and Bash

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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YMCA 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Covington, LA Covington

Road YMCA 4 on the 4th for Kids (10 & under)YMCA 4 on the 4th

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Freedom Run 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Road Fun RunFreedom Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

Sat, Jul 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile

From $25 Open

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Erath Cross Country 4th of July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Erath, LA Erath

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Road Independence Day 1 MileIndependence Day 5k

From $25 Open

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Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD

Sun, Jul 5 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Open

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Angel PusherRiderIn Person +1

From $0 Open

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The Dam Melon Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Saline, LA Saline

Road The Dam Melon Run

From $20 Open

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Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Jul 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +3

From $25 Open

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Sunrise Triathlon OWS

Sun, Jul 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon OWS - SprintSunrise Triathlon OWS - DuathlonSunrise Triathlon OWS - Aquabike +1

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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Spillway Classic Trail Run

Sun, Jul 12 · NORCO, LA NORCO

Trail 3-Mile Run - NOTC Family Membership3-Mile Run

From $30 Open

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NELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K/5K/Fun Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Monroe, LA Monroe

NELA LEGACY COLOR FUN MILENELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 5KNELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rocketchix Pointe-Marie

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Sprint DuathlonAdaptive TriathlonSprint Triathlon

From $50 Open

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Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Beer Mile - COMPETITIVE HEATBeer Mile - NON COMPETITIVE HEATHRC Membership and Happy's 5000 +2

From $30 Open

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Rocketkidz Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Falcon Age 3-5 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed)Saturn Age 11-14 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day)Apollo Age 8-10 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day) +2

From $35 Open 12 spots left

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Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Road Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

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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

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