Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 189 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 62 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run With The Force in Bossier City on June 6. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

The Big Run 5K by Fleet Feet & Brooks

Thu, Jun 4 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Monroe

From $25 Open

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2026 RRRR Summer Fun Run Series

Thu, Jun 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road YOUth FIT for Kids Only (MONDAYS + the Summer Fun Runs) - Short CourseSummer Fun Run Series (Short Course) (all 8)Stoner Boat Launch - Race #1 +9

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Peaches 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road Run for the Peaches 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lifecycle 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Road 5KSleep-in Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sam's Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 5kPhantom Runner

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon

Sun, Jun 7 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon 3-4 Yr. Old Non-assisted7-10 Yr. Old Non Assisted3-4 Yr. Old Assisted (Flotation device or assistance required) +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Jun 7 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Sunrise Triathlon Pool Sprint

Sun, Jun 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon Pool Sprint

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Series

Tue, Jun 9 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Summer Series #1 - TeamsSummer Series #3 - City ParkSummer Series #2 - Teams +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Taproom Trot

Thu, Jun 11 · Covington, LA Covington

Road

Open Closing Soon

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The Squirrel Scramble at Querbes Park (5K & Fun Run)

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Fun Run Kids 12 & UnderFun Run 13 & UpAinsley's Riders ONly +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Jun 13 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 2 Mile Run4 Mile Run8 Mile Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run Minden on Main

Sat, Jun 13 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Race 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K Kids Age 5-195K Run/WalkSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The East Bank Run 5k & Team Beer Mile

Sat, Jun 13 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Team Beer Mile5k5k + Team Beer & Bubbly Mile +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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New Orleans Pride Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K - NOTC Family5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay

Sat, Jun 20 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Open

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Run with the Raiders

Sat, Jun 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Soul Food Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, LA Franklin

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run to Your Health 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Kids Run5k Run/ HealthwalkSleep in supporter

From $25 Open

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Father's Day Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 Mile Kids Run2-Mile Run - NOTC Family Memberships2-Mile Run +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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MCLC Dash and Bash

Sat, Jun 27 · Deridder, LA Deridder

Road MCLC Dash and Bash

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Freedom Run 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Road Fun RunFreedom Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

Sat, Jul 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Road Independence Day 1 MileIndependence Day 5k

From $25 Open

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Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile

From $25 Open

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Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Covington, LA Covington

Road YMCA 4 on the 4th for Kids (10 & under)YMCA 4 on the 4th

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Erath Cross Country 4th of July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Erath, LA Erath

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD

Sun, Jul 5 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Open

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Angel PusherVirtualRider +1

From $0 Open

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Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash

From $15 Open

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The Dam Melon Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Saline, LA Saline

Road The Dam Melon Run

From $20 Open

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport

Sun, Jul 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $25 Open

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Sunrise Triathlon OWS

Sun, Jul 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon OWS - SprintSunrise Triathlon OWS - DuathlonSunrise Triathlon OWS - Aquabike +1

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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Spillway Classic Trail Run

Sun, Jul 12 · NORCO, LA NORCO

Trail 3-Mile Run3-Mile Run - NOTC Family Membership

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

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

From $30 Open

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Rocketchix Pointe-Marie

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Sprint TriathlonSprint DuathlonAdaptive Triathlon

From $50 Open

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Rocketkidz Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Saturn Age 11-14 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day)Falcon Age 3-5 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed)Beginner Sputnik Age 6-7 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed) +2

From $35 Open 12 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

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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

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

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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 Power MileThe Beer Mile Relay

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $35 Open

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Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Springfield, LA Springfield

Open

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