5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 120 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the Bastille Day Race in Saint Bernard on July 19. Louisiana 5K races run primarily July through May.

Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Beer Mile - NON COMPETITIVE HEATBeer Mile - COMPETITIVE HEATHappy's 5000 +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

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Paws in Motion 5k 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Marrero, LA Marrero

Paws in Motion 5k - 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Power Mile Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 Mile Youth Race (ages 12 & under)The Beer Mile RelayThe Power Mile

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge

Sat, Jul 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Christmas in July 2026 Baton Rouge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 5k5K Walk/RunSleep-In Supporter (no medal)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Domestic Violence Awarness Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The Violence

Sat, Aug 8 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Domestic Violence Awarness 5K Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The Violence

From $25 Closed

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Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Haynesville, LA Haynesville

5kSleep In Supporter

From $30 Open

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Taproom Trot

Thu, Aug 13 · Covington, LA Covington

Open

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The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

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Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K - NOTC Family5KRacewalkers

From $0 Open

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Liberty Ruck & 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5k1.7 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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Live Oak High School 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Live Oak ONE MILE FUN RUNLive Oak 5K

From $30 Open

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Americana YMCA Splash and Dash

Sun, Aug 16 · Zachary, LA Zachary

3-4 Year Old Non Swimmer (flotation device or assistance needed)9-10 Year Old7-8 Year Old +7

From $25 Closed

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Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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The Annual Run The Bluff 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $19 Open

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Paws For A Cause

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kSleep-in Supporter

Closed

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The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $10 Open

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Never Forget 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Covington, LA Covington

Fun Run 1 MileAinsely's Angel Runner 5KNever Forget 5k Run/Walk +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Rapides Junior Runners

From $65 Open

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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

Sat, Aug 29 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Walkers - Kids Ages 1-141Mile Walkers Ages 15+1Mile Runners - Ages 15+ +6

From $25 Open

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Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

5kLazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter1/2 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival

Sat, Sep 5 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

1 Mile RunKids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run5K Color Run +1

From $10 Open

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Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 5 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Teams5K Run/Walk +3

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run5K Ruck +3

From $21 Open

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Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrisonburg, LA Harrisonburg

Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast

From $25 Closed

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K Run5K Run - PUSHER5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

From $31 Open

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Squeeze the Day 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun RunSqueeze the Day 5kSqueeze The Day T-shirt +1

From $20 Open

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Patriot Day Color Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Patriot Day 2K WalkPatriot Day 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Al Briede Gold Cup

Sun, Sep 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 - Mile5K5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Closed

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Terrebonne General Health System HeroFest 5K 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Houma, LA Houma

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

From $20 Open

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Ush One See 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

1 Mile Fun RunVisually Impaired - 1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Sock Out Cancer 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Stonewall, LA Stonewall

Kids Run 12 & Under5KSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open

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Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Hammond, LA Hammond

1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Breacher 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $15 Open

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Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

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

From $15 Open

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CCC Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Gretna, LA Gretna

General Registration

From $45 Open

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Acadiana

Sun, Sep 20 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Warrior Walk5KVirtual

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

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

From $0 Open

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MAD Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

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

From $30 Open

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SAINTS KICKOFF RUN Presented by Hancock Whitney

Sat, Sep 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run5K Run

From $25 Open

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Hi Sugar 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Red Wagon 5K and 1 Mile Wagon Pull

Sat, Sep 26 · Pineville, LA Pineville

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

From $20 Open

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Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run With The Force

Wed, Sep 30 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Run With The Force 5k

From $20 Closed

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Puttin' on the Pink 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Patterson, LA Patterson

Puttin' on the Pink 2026

From $20 Closed

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