Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 203 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 63 cities. The next upcoming race is the Rocketkidz Triathlon in Baton Rouge on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Rocketchix Pointe-Marie

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Sprint DuathlonAdaptive TriathlonSprint Triathlon

From $50 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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NELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K/5K/Fun Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Monroe, LA Monroe

NELA LEGACY COLOR FUN MILENELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 5KNELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K

From $30 Open

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Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Rocketkidz Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Saturn Age 11-14Falcon Age 3-5Sputnik Age 6-7 +2

From $35 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Road Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

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Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Road Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Power Mile Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

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

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge

Sat, Jul 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Christmas in July 2026 Baton Rouge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Covington Grand Opening 2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Covington, LA Covington

Open Closing Soon

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Paws in Motion 5k 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Marrero, LA Marrero

Road Paws in Motion 5k - 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tarpon Triathlon

Sat, Aug 1 · Houma, LA Houma

Triathlon Adult Relay TeamIndividual TriathlonYouth Relay Team

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 1 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Kids BeamsSunrise Kids Rays

From $50 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Springfield, LA Springfield

Alligator TourLouisiana Saturday Night

From $0 Open 100 spots left

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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5kSleep-In Supporter (no medal)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Haynesville, LA Haynesville

Road 5kSleep In Supporter

From $30 Open

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Aug 9 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi) +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Taproom Trot

Thu, Aug 13 · Covington, LA Covington

Road

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Liberty Ruck & 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k1.7 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K - NOTC Family5KRacewalkers

From $0 Open

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Live Oak High School 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road Live Oak ONE MILE FUN RUNLive Oak 5K

From $30 Open

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The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

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Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $10 Open

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The Annual Run The Bluff 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $19 Open

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Fleet Feet Metairie 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Program - Presented by Asics & SuperFeet

Tue, Aug 25 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road Half-Marathon Training ProgramMarathon Training Program

From $55 Open

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Never Forget 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Covington, LA Covington

Virtual Fun Run 1 MileNever Forget 5k Run/WalkNever Forget 5k Virtual Race +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

Sat, Aug 29 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

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

From $25 Open

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Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5k1/2 Mile Fun RunLazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter

From $10 Open

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Rapides Junior Runners

From $65 Open

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Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Triathlon The Hatchling HustleSingle Off-road TriathlonOff-road Triathlon Relay

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival

Sat, Sep 5 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road Kids 12 & Under 1 Mile Run1 Mile RunKids 12 & Under 5k 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

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

From $40 Open

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OUTLAST SHREVEPORT - NIGHT OUT EDITION

Sat, Sep 5 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Trail 6 Hour Night Out Challenge

From $90 Open

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CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Triathlon 5K Run/WalkRelay Team - DuathlonDuathlon +7

From $30 Open

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Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude

Sat, Sep 12 · Rayville, LA Rayville

Road Fun Mile5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K Ruck5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run +2

From $31 Open

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Squeeze the Day 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

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

From $20 Open

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Mission: Possible Run, Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k10kFun Run +1

From $12 Open

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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Sat, Sep 12 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5k CrusherMTB Crusher Beginner10k Crusher +9

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Teams5K First Responders +3

From $25 Open

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Fearless Together 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K Run

Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run - PUSHER5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $21 Open

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Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Shreveport

Sat, Sep 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $40 Open

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