Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 210 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 62 cities. The next upcoming race is the WALK! For Your Life in Lafayette on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

The Great Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road The Great Pumpkin 5K

From $40 Open

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International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Road 2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Northshore Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road Assisted 5KJockamo IPA 5KAssisted 10 Miler +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Virtual Kids Cowboy 1K Roundup5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run / Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Horsepower Challenge6KRacewalker +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk (Student Only)Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Zwolle, LA Zwolle

Road Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 1 MileZwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K

From $25 Open

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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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St Luke "Race with a Purpose"

Sat, Oct 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 2K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Adults5k Kids5k Wheelchair +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit

Sat, Oct 10 · Iowa, LA Iowa

18th Annual Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit

From $20 Open

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River Roux Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Triathlon Olympic - AquabikeOlympic - DuathlonOlympic Relay +1

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Series

From $140 Open Closing Soon

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"A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Courir à la Musique 1 MileCourir à la Musique 8KVIRTUAL Courir à la Musique 8K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Roux-dolph Run

Sat, Oct 10 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road Gumbo Cookoff Roux-dolph Run 1 MileGumbo Cookoff Roux-dolph Run 5K

From $25 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Shreveport, LA

Sat, Oct 10 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Road The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50KThe Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $50 Open

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WALK! For Your Life

Sun, Oct 11 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

(Adult Participant) WALK! For Your Life(Child 17 & Younger Participant) WALK! For Your Life

From $5 Open

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Kids on the Run 2026-2027

Tue, Oct 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road KOTR Race #1 Stoner Skate ParkKOTR Race #4 Lee Hedges StadiumKOTR Race #3 Foster's Christmas Run LSUS +5

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Light GRAVEYARD NIGHT RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road 2 Mile Graveyard Night Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Barksdale AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Barksdale AFB, LA Barksdale AFB

Road 5K Run/Walk9K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Light NIGHTTIME GRAVEYARD RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road 2 MILE ZOMBIE RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3

Sat, Oct 17 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Rapides Junior Runners Race 3Fun RunRapides Junior Runners +3

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA

Sat, Oct 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun RunChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Rice Festival 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual Virtual WalkWarrior Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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A run for diabetes 5K walk/run .

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Open

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Running With Padre 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkStudent Discount 1 Mile5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Their Tomorrow 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary : Council & Court 54

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Martinville, LA Saint Martinville

Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxilary: Council 54 & Court 54 Presents Hope In Every Step Cancer Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Bastrop, LA Bastrop

Road Chemin-A-Haut 1 Mile WalkChemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Eastwood Baptist 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Haughton, LA Haughton

Road Kids Fun Run!Eastwood Baptist 5kSleep in supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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A run/ walk for diabetes 5k.

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5 K run/ walk

From $25 Open

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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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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile Run5K5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 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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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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All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Fun RunAll Hands 5K

From $20 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 Run/Walk5K Team Registration +1

From $25 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

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St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kSideline SupporterFun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research

Sat, Oct 24 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5K Run/WalkSupporter/T-Shirt Only (not running or walking)Virtual 5K

From $20 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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Miles, Motors & Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Road Miles, Motors & Hope 2K Walk

From $10 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

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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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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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Corporate Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Corporate Classic Registration

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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