5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 116 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the WALK! For Your Life in Lafayette on October 11. Louisiana 5K races run primarily October through May.

"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 Closing Soon

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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1 Mile Kids Fun RunFried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Student Only) +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Horsepower ChallengeRacewalker6K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Roux-dolph Run

Sat, Oct 10 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Gumbo Cookoff Roux-dolph Run 1 MileGumbo Cookoff Roux-dolph Run 5K

From $25 Open

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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 Presented by the STREAM FAMILY

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Kids Cowboy 1K RoundupVirtual 5k Run / Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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WSB Run for St. Jude

Sat, Oct 10 · Winnsboro, LA Winnsboro

WSB Run for St. Jude

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St Luke "Race with a Purpose"

Sat, Oct 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

2K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbia, LA Columbia

The Great Pumpkin 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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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 Closing Soon

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Kids on the Run 2026-2027

Tue, Oct 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

KOTR SeriesKOTR Race #6 Stoner Skate ParkKOTR Race #1 Stoner Skate Park +5

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Light GRAVEYARD NIGHT RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

2 Mile Graveyard Night Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Light NIGHTTIME GRAVEYARD RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

2 MILE ZOMBIE RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary : Council & Court 54

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Martinville, LA Saint Martinville

Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxilary: Council 54 & Court 54 Presents Hope In Every Step Cancer Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual WalkWarrior Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3

Sat, Oct 17 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Rapides Junior RunnersFun RunRapides Junior Runners +3

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Eastwood Baptist 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Haughton, LA Haughton

Kids Fun Run!Eastwood Baptist 5kSleep in supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Running With Padre 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Student Discount 1 Mile1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Bastrop, LA Bastrop

Chemin-A-Haut 1 Mile WalkChemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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A run/ walk for diabetes 5k.

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5 K run/ walk

From $25 Open

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Run For Their Tomorrow 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA

Sat, Oct 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Kids 1 Mile Fun RunChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Rice Festival 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Crowley, LA Crowley

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · La Place, LA La Place

2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Hammond, LA Hammond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile RunRacewalkers5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Roux 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Vinton, LA Vinton

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Slidell, LA Slidell

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $22 Open

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Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Eunice, LA Eunice

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K Team Registration +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CAL Classic XC Meet

Sat, Oct 24 · Addis, LA Addis

Fun RunJunior Varsity GirlsJunior Varsity Boys +2

From $0 Closed

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Miles, Motors & Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Miles, Motors & Hope 2K Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kSideline SupporterFun Run

From $25 Open

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Pumpkin Run 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Pumpkin Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K RunVirtual Runner

From $25 Open

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College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research

Sat, Oct 24 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KSupporter/T-Shirt Only (not running or walking)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Crowley, LA Crowley

5K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-14

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Washington Parish Fair 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklinton, LA Franklinton

Washington Parish Fair 5K

From $40 Open

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All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Fun RunAll Hands 5K

From $20 Open

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Corporate Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Corporate Classic Registration

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Creeping it Real 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Creeping it Real 5k

From $35 Open

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Fright Night 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Monroe, LA Monroe

5K Run

From $40 Open

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Pumpkin 5K Run Calhoun Civic Club

Sat, Oct 31 · Calhoun, LA Calhoun

Pumpkin 5K Run-Calhoun Civic Club

From $25 Open

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Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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NELA Bar Foundation - Race Judicata

Sat, Oct 31 · Monroe, LA Monroe

NELA Bar Foundation Race Judicata 5k - 2026

From $45 Closed

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Princeton Halloween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Princeton, LA Princeton

Princeton Halloween Hustle, 5KFun Run

From $25 Open

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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kZombie Sleep-in SupporterFun Run

From $10 Open

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