5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 122 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the Caddo Middle Magnet Invitational in Shreveport LA on September 3. Louisiana 5K races run primarily September through May.

Caddo Middle Magnet Invitational

Thu, Sep 3 · Shreveport LA, LA Shreveport LA

6th Grade MS Boys/Girls7th/8th Grade MS Boys7th/8th Grade MS Girls

From $0 Closed

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27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Morgan City, LA Morgan City

27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival

Sat, Sep 5 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Kids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run1 Mile Run5K Color Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - PUSHER5K Run +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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Squeeze the Day 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun RunSqueeze the Day 5kSqueeze The Day Hoodie +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

1 Mile Teams1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Spc. Eric Thomas Burri 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Al Briede Gold Cup

Sun, Sep 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 - Mile5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalker +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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 RunVisually Impaired - 5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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CCC Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Gretna, LA Gretna

General Registration

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Hammond, LA Hammond

1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

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

From $15 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 Closing Soon

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Paws For A Cause 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Tail Wagger Package 5k5kPaw Package 5k +2

From $30 Open

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Breacher 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $15 Open

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Acadiana

Sun, Sep 20 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Warrior Walk5KVirtual

From $15 Open

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Peabody Magnet High School Homecoming Kickoff Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Peabody Magnet High School Homecoming Kickoff Color Run

From $10 Open

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MAD Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run or WalkMAD Dash 5kVirtual Runner, 1 Mile or 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 Run5K RunVirtual 5K Run

From $25 Open

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MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMAD Dash 5KCancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk (Courtesy of NELA Cancer Institute & St. Francis Medical Center) +1

From $0 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 Closing Soon

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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

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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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Kings 5k Run And Walk Breast Cancer Awareness

Fri, Oct 2 · Grambling, LA Grambling

Kings 5k Run & Walk

From $35 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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Great 5k and Paddlefest

Sat, Oct 3 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k ONLY5k & PaddlefestGREAT Post Race Party +1

From $15 Open

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Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Vidalia, LA Vidalia

Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k

From $25 Open

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Knights Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Scott, LA Scott

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K or 1 Mile Run

From $20 Open

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Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana

Sat, Oct 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

1 Mile Adults - 13 & over1 Mile Children 12 & under5K Children - 12 & under +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle

Sat, Oct 3 · Jennings, LA Jennings

5K Runner - Timed5K Walkers - Not Timed

From $30 Open

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Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1 Mile Kids Fun RunFried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk - NO Admission to National Fried Chicken Festival5K Run/Walk (Student Only) +1

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual Lafayette, LA Ostomy 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Kid's Fun Run - Children (Ages 12 and under)Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk - Individual (Open)Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk- (Ostomate)

From $20 Closed

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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Monroe, LA Monroe

A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Horsepower ChallengeRacewalker6K +1

From $0 Open

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Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Zwolle, LA Zwolle

Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 1 MileZwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K

From $25 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Minden, LA Minden

2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

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

From $30 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

KOTR SeriesKOTR Series

From $35 Open

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Run to the Light NIGHTTIME GRAVEYARD RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

2 MILE ZOMBIE RUN

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Hammond, LA Hammond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Eastwood Baptist 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Haughton, LA Haughton

Kids Fun Run!Eastwood Baptist 5kSleep in supporter

From $15 Open

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