Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 204 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 66 cities. The next upcoming race is the Caddo Middle Magnet Invitational in Shreveport LA on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Vidalia, LA Vidalia

Road Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k

From $25 Open

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Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana

Sat, Oct 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual 1 Mile Adults - 13 & over1 Mile Children 12 & under5K Children - 12 & under +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Oct 4 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Triathlon 5k Run/WalkAquaBikeTriathlon: Individual +10

From $20 Open

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River Roux Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Triathlon Olympic - AquabikeOlympic - DuathlonOlympic Relay +1

From $95 Open

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Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Zwolle, LA Zwolle

Road Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 1 MileZwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K

From $25 Open

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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

From $25 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Shreveport, LA

Sat, Oct 10 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Road The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50KThe Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $50 Open

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Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Courir à la Musique 8K WITHOUT SWAGCourir à la Musique 8KVIRTUAL Courir à la Musique 8K

From $40 Open

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2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Road 2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Series

From $140 Open

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Horsepower Challenge6K - NOTC Family6K +1

From $0 Open

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Adults5k Wheelchair5k Kids +1

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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Northshore Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road Assisted 5KJockamo IPA 5KAssisted 10 Miler +3

From $30 Open

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"A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

From $25 Open

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The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

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

From $30 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

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Kids on the Run 2026-2027

Tue, Oct 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road KOTR SeriesKOTR Series

From $35 Open

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Run to the Light NIGHTTIME GRAVEYARD RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road 2 MILE ZOMBIE RUN

From $20 Open

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Running With Padre 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkStudent Discount 1 Mile5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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A run/ walk for diabetes 5k.

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5 K run/ walk

From $25 Open

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Eastwood Baptist 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Haughton, LA Haughton

Road Kids Fun Run!Eastwood Baptist 5kSleep in supporter

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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A run for diabetes 5K walk/run .

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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Rice Festival 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual Virtual WalkWarrior Walk

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun RunChild Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military Registration +3

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Bastrop, LA Bastrop

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

From $25 Open

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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile Run5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalkers +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · La Place, LA La Place

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kFun RunSideline Supporter

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $22 Open

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All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Fun RunAll Hands 5K

From $20 Open

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Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K Team Registration +1

From $25 Open

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Washington Parish Fair 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklinton, LA Franklinton

Road Washington Parish Fair 5K

From $40 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road 5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-145K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older

From $25 Open

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Run the Roux 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Vinton, LA Vinton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Corporate Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Corporate Classic Registration

From $40 Open

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Footprints Forever 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 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

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

From $20 Open

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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +4

From $20 Open

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73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon

Sun, Oct 25 · Chalmette, LA Chalmette

Triathlon 73rd Pelicanman Fall Duathlon

From $32 Open

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ICCS Fest and Panther Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road ICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 5K +3

From $30 Open

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Fright Night 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kZombie Sleep-in SupporterFun Run

From $10 Open

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Pumpkin 5K Run Calhoun Civic Club

Sat, Oct 31 · Calhoun, LA Calhoun

Road Pumpkin 5K Run-Calhoun Civic Club

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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