5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 153 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run With The Force in Bossier City on June 6. Louisiana 5K races run primarily June through May.

The Big Run 5K by Fleet Feet & Brooks

Thu, Jun 4 · Monroe, LA Monroe

The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Monroe

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2026 RRRR Summer Fun Run Series

Thu, Jun 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Summer Fun Run Series (Short Course) (all 8)YOUth FIT for Kids Only (MONDAYS + the Summer Fun Runs) - Short CourseNorth Bossier Park (Brownlee) - Race #6 +9

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run With The Force

Sat, Jun 6 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Run With The Force 5k

From $20 Closed

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Lifecycle 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Keithville, LA Keithville

5KSleep-in Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sam's Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kPhantom Runner

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Peaches 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Run for the Peaches 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Jun 7 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

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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Summer Series

Tue, Jun 9 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Summer Series #1 - Coconut BeachSummer Series #1 - TeamsSummer Series #2 - Lafreniere Park +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Taproom Trot

Thu, Jun 11 · Covington, LA Covington

Open Closing Soon

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Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Jun 13 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

2 Mile Run4 Mile Run8 Mile Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Father's Day Race 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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

Team Beer Mile5kSleep In Supporter +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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New Orleans Pride Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K - NOTC Family5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Minden on Main

Sat, Jun 13 · Minden, LA Minden

5K

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

Sat, Jun 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Fun Run 13 & UpFun Run Kids 12 & UnderAinsley's Riders ONly +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run with the Raiders

Sat, Jun 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Soul Food Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, LA Franklin

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Run to Your Health 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k Run/ Healthwalk5k Kids RunSleep in supporter

From $25 Open

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Father's Day Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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MCLC Dash and Bash

Sat, Jun 27 · Deridder, LA Deridder

MCLC Dash and Bash

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Erath, LA Erath

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile

From $25 Open

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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

Sat, Jul 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Independence Day 1 MileIndependence Day 5k

From $25 Open

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YMCA 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Covington, LA Covington

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

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Freedom Run 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Fun RunFreedom Run 5K

From $20 Open

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The Dam Melon Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Saline, LA Saline

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

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Beer Mile - COMPETITIVE HEATBeer Mile - NON COMPETITIVE HEATHRC Membership and Happy's 5000 +2

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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Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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

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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 Power MileThe Beer Mile Relay

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

From $30 Closed

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

5k Run

From $25 Open

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

5K Walk/Run

From $35 Open

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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 70 spots left

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Aug 9 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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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The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 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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Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalkers

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Americana YMCA Splash and Dash

Sun, Aug 16 · Zachary, LA Zachary

5-6 Year Old Swimmer (flotation device or assistance needed)9-10 Year Old7-8 Year Old +7

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Paws For A Cause

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kSleep-in Supporter

Closed

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