Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 232 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 69 cities. The next upcoming race is the Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lafayette, LA in Lafayette on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lafayette, LA

Sat, Apr 11 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Gator 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 1/2 Mile Fun RunGator 5KLazy Gator

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Be Their Voice Walk for Autism Acceptance

Sat, Apr 11 · Kaplan, LA Kaplan

Autism Acceptance Walk

From $5 Open

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Be Their Voice 2026

Sat, Apr 11 · Kaplan, LA Kaplan

Be Their Voice 2026

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Fat Boy 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Clydesdale Race TeamSuper ClydesdaleClydesdale +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 19 spots left

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4 On Fern

Sat, Apr 11 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 4 Miler

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Youngsville, LA

Sun, Apr 12 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Jackson Parish, LA

Sun, Apr 12 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Tutu Run 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run - Pink Tutu Included5k Run - Pink Tutu NOT INCLUDED

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Walk for Weims 2026

Sun, Apr 12 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Virtual Atlanta, GA WalkSanta Barbara, CA WalkPlymouth, MI +18

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Annual Ponchatoula Jaycees Strawberry Strut

Sun, Apr 12 · Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Painting For All Y’all

Fri, Apr 17 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Open Closing Soon

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HUDDLE UP! on the 50 - 5K Run/Walk & Tailgate Cook-Off

Sat, Apr 18 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Road HUDDLE UP! on the 50 - Kids Fun Run/Walk & Tailgate Cook-OffHUDDLE UP! on the 50 - 5K Run/Walk & Tailgate Cook-Off

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K - Baton Rouge

Sat, Apr 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual Warrior Walk (untimed)5K Run/Walk (timed)Virtual 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Dean - Williams Memorial 5k Run/Walk/Crawl

Sat, Apr 18 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Law Enforcement 5k5kSleep In Supporter +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The East Bank Run 5k & Team Beer Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Team Beer Mile5kSleep In Supporter +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dolly Run 5K/1K Run/Walk for Reading

Sat, Apr 18 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Virtual Dolly Run 1KDolly StrollDolly Run 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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5th Ward Fire Department 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run Presented by Oxy

Sat, Apr 18 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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French Quarter Festival 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Cross

Sat, Apr 18 · Calhoun, LA Calhoun

Road Obstacle Course Adventure5K10K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Triathlon Pool Super Sprint

Sun, Apr 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon Pool Sprint

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Carrollton 2 Mile Fun Run!

Sun, Apr 19 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road CRC 2 Mile Fun Run - Non CRC Members

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K

Sun, Apr 19 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Lamar Tiger Kids Mile5KAssisted 5K +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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9th Annual HOLDEN'S HOPE FOREVER 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL RUN/WALK | FOR OUT-OF-TOWN SUPPORTERS +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Elevate: Peak Fitness

Sat, Apr 25 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open 60 spots left

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2026 Courir du Festival 5K, Presented By b1BANK

Sat, Apr 25 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 5K Run - 2026 Courir Du Festival Presented By b1BANK

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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318 Youth Triathlon

Sat, Apr 25 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Triathlon 318 Youth Triathlon

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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Active for Autism 5K, Run Walk & Family Fun Fest 2026

Sat, Apr 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Active for Autism One Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Phillip's Cottage 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $15 Open

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4th Annual Lupus Kickoff Awareness Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road 2 Mile Walk/ Lupus Awareness Kickoff Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Palooza 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5KSleep-in Supporter

From $25 Open

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Brittany's Project Color Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Patterson, LA Patterson

Road Brittany's Project Color Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Missions 5k and 1Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK MILES FOR MISSIONS (13 AND OVER)Kids 1 Mile Fun RunME PLUS ONE (5K AND Student SPONSOR) +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Love The Boot Clean-up Day

Sat, Apr 25 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Open

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2026 Hill's Great Rover Road Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual *IN PERSON* "Beat the Dean" Walking Race - T-Shirt Included*IN PERSON* "Beat the Dean" Walking Race - **NO** T-Shirt Included*VIRTUAL OPTION* 2026 Hill's GRRR 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ouachita Riverfest Duck Dash 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road Graphic package employeesOuachita Riverfest Duck Dash

From $40 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Annual Autism (Honor Loop)

Sat, Apr 25 · Winnsboro, LA Winnsboro

Road 8th Annual Autism 5K Race (Honor Loop)

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Lupus Awareness Kickoff Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road 4th Annual Lupus Awareness Kickoff Walk

From $30 Open

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Bayou Bend Fitness Center Running of the Bears 2026

Sat, Apr 25 · Franklin, LA Franklin

Road Running of the Bears 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkRunning of the Bears 5K RuckRunning of the Bears 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cpl Matthew Richard Annual 5K Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Iota, LA Iota

Road 5K Run/WalkAinsley's Angels

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Pointe Coupee Autism 5K/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Road One Mile Walk5K

From $5 Open

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Prudentia Classic

Sat, Apr 25 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Holy Angels 2026 David Rice Memorial Angel Run & Walk 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Angel Run & Walk 5KKids Angel Run & Walk 5kKids Angel Run & Walk 10K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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St. John the Evangelist 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Prairieville, LA Prairieville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run for Christ Sake

From $15 Open

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SAE's 14th Annual Donut Dash 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Road 5K Donut Dash5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Armadillo Stampede 5K

Sat, May 2 · Leesville, LA Leesville

Road Armadillo Stampede 5K Run

From $25 Open

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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K AND 1 MILE URBAN TRAIL RUN 2026 17th Annual

Sat, May 2 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road 1 Mile5k

From $25 Open

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Contraband 5 Miler by Lake Area Runners

Sat, May 2 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Contraband 5 Miler

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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May the 4th- Kessel Run 5k

Sat, May 2 · Houma, LA Houma

Road Ewok Trot- Kids Fun Run 10 & UnderMay the 4th - Louisiana Festival and Kessel Run 5k

From $20 Open

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