Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 203 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 59 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run the Roux 5K in Vinton on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile Run5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalkers +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Healing In Motion LA: Glow & Grow 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Love Like Olivia 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual The Love Mile (1 Mile Run)5K10K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research

Sat, Oct 24 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KSupporter/T-Shirt Only (not running or walking)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kFun RunSideline Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Team Registration5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Fun RunAll Hands 5K

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Miles, Motors & Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Road Miles, Motors & Hope 2K Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Roux 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Vinton, LA Vinton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K RunVirtual Runner

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Washington Parish Fair 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklinton, LA Franklinton

Road Washington Parish Fair 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Pumpkin Run 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Pumpkin Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Corporate Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Corporate Classic Registration

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road 5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-145K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon

Sun, Oct 25 · Chalmette, LA Chalmette

Triathlon 73rd Pelicanman Fall Duathlon

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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ICCS Fest and Panther Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road ICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 5K +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Creeping it Real 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Creeping it Real 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Chitimacha - Governor's Games Kids Race

Wed, Oct 28 · Charenton, LA Charenton

Road Challenge (Special Needs)Pre-K & Under1st Grade +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Fright Night 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road 5K Run

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Painting for ALL Y'all

Fri, Oct 30 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Family Painting for All Y’all

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The Depot Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K RunTshirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kFun RunZombie Sleep-in Supporter

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pelican Energy Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 31 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Inflatable Costume Race5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Fun Run5K

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Pumpkin 5K Run Calhoun Civic Club

Sat, Oct 31 · Calhoun, LA Calhoun

Road Pumpkin 5K Run-Calhoun Civic Club

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Love Alive Church 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Love Alive Church 1k FundraiserLove Alive Church 5k Fundraiser

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Donaldsonville, LA Donaldsonville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunRun For A Cause 5K5K/Fun Run COMBO

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K-Mail Me My Swag +12

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Princeton Halloween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Princeton, LA Princeton

Road Princeton Halloween Hustle, 5KFun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Jackson Parish, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

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

From $15 Open

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"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026

Fri, Nov 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Heart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANSHeart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K|10K Run/Walk/Bike - GROUPS of 5 or MoreHeart N Hands "Running for the Heart" 5K|10K Run/Walk | VIRTUAL +2

From $30 Open

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Riverside V

Sat, Nov 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K Walk5K Run5 Mile Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Louisiana Jr High and Elementary CrossCountry State Championship

Sat, Nov 7 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Elementary (ages 6-11) Girls 1 Mile Cross Country State ChampionshipElementary Boys 1 (ages 6-11) Mile Cross Country State ChampionshipGirls Junior High (ages 12-14) 2 Mile Individual Registration +1

From $15 Open

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Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

DonationSpeed the Light 5K Walk & RunSpeed the Light 5K Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Race for Renewal

From $35 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road 5K Athlete Rider5K In Person5K Angel Pusher +1

From $0 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 5k - Natchitoches

Sat, Nov 7 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5kFun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sustainable Streets Race: New Orleans

Sat, Nov 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1 Mile5k

From $35 Open

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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Opelousas, LA Opelousas

Virtual 1 Mile RunVirtual 1 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Avery Island, LA Avery Island

Trail 1 Mile Fun Run - No T-shirt5K Run - No T-shirt5K Run - With A T-shirt +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Marathon | 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Delhi, LA Delhi

Road 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 1-10 only)1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) Start & End Times Only5K Run or Walk (3.1 Miles) +4

From $0 Open

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Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Road Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 5k Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Acadiana, LA

Sun, Nov 8 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

From $25 Open

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