Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 205 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 59 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - New Orleans in New Orleans on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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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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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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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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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Miles, Motors & Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Road Miles, Motors & Hope 2K Walk

From $10 Open

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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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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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Pumpkin Run 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Pumpkin Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - New Orleans

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 5K

From $19.99 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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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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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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Corporate Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Corporate Classic Registration

From $40 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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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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73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon

Sun, Oct 25 · Chalmette, LA Chalmette

Triathlon 73rd Pelicanman Fall Duathlon

From $32 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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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 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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Chitimacha - Governor's Games Kids Race

Wed, Oct 28 · Charenton, LA Charenton

Road Challenge (Special Needs)Pre-K & Under2nd Grade +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Fright Night 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Painting for ALL Y'all

Fri, Oct 30 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Family Painting for All Y’all

From $0 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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Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kFun RunZombie Sleep-in Supporter

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3

Sat, Oct 31 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Fun RunRapides Junior RunnersFun Run Race 3 +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5K-Veteran5K-Active DutyVirtual 5K +12

From $0 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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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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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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +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 PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Riverside V

Sat, Nov 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K Run5K Walk5 Mile Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Race for Renewal

From $35 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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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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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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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 ChampionshipBoys Junior High (ages 12-14) 2 Mile Individual Registration +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 7 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road 5K In Person5K Angel Pusher5K Athlete Rider +1

From $0 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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Sustainable Streets Race: New Orleans

Sat, Nov 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1 Mile5k

From $35 Open

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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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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Opelousas, LA Opelousas

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run5K Run or Walk (3.1 Miles) +1

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Nov 8 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +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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