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.

Louisiana Triathlon

Sat, May 2 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Triathlon DuathlonBeginner AthleteAinsley's Rider +3

From $0 Open

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Derby Day 5 miler & 5k

Sat, May 2 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k5 mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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St. Jo's Jog

Sat, May 2 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road St. Jo's Jog One Mile Fun RunSt. Jo's Jog 5K

From $20 Open

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Bayou Side Run

Sat, May 2 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Thibodaux Firemen's Fair Fun Run and 5k

Sat, May 2 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Road Firemen's Fair 1 Mile Fun RunFiremen's Fair 5k

From $15 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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Wellness On The Water

Sat, May 9 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Wellness On The Water 5K Run

From $35 Open

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2026 Ya Momma's Dish and Dash

Sat, May 9 · Larose, LA Larose

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

From $25 Open

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National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

Sat, May 9 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road 3rd Annual NCHI 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Huey P. Long Bridge Run

Sat, May 9 · Bridge City, LA Bridge City

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Levee Fest 5K/10K

Sat, May 9 · Lake Providence, LA Lake Providence

Road Kids Run5K Walk5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Broaden Horizons' Good Tired 5K Powered by Seventh Square Coffee & Fleet Feet

Sat, May 9 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Broaden Horizons' Good Tired 5K Powered by Seventh Square & Fleet Feet

From $30 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Walker Miles for Smiles

Sat, May 9 · Walker, LA Walker

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run a

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Claire's Promise 5K

Sat, May 9 · Lutcher, LA Lutcher

Road Kids RunClaire's Promise 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 TFAE Cajun Food Fest & 5k Run for Excellence

Sat, May 9 · Houma, LA Houma

2026 Cajun Food Fest and 5k Run for Excellence

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The OneMindset Corporation Mother's Day Run

Sun, May 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k1/2 Mile Kids Fun RunLegacy Lounger +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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12.84 LaValley Relay

Sat, May 16 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 12.84 Relay

From $30 Open

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The Susan Hill Memorial Circles on a Mission Bicycle Ride

Sat, May 16 · DeRidder, LA DeRidder

1 Mile Guided Walk8 Mile Family Route20 Mile Route +3

From $20 Open

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Run, Baby, Run 5K

Sat, May 16 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Children 5-15 only5K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Deviate Grand Opening Weekend

Sat, May 16 · Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula

Open

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Lager Jogger 5K & Beer Mile

Sat, May 16 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Individual Beer Mile2-person Beer Mile Relay5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Catfish Classic 5K by Winnsboro Sports

Sat, May 16 · Baskin, LA Baskin

Road Franklin Parish Catfish Classic 5K

From $25 Open

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Bayou Rum Run 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lacassine, LA Lacassine

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mudbug Madness 5k

Sat, May 23 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Kids Run5k Wheelchair5k

From $25 Open

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Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 23 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K - 3 Person Team Competition +1

From $15 Open

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Greek Festival Run & Walk

Sat, May 23 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1-Mile Kids' Run5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalkers +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K/1K Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual Chennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue 1K Run/WalkChennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue 5K Run/WalkChennault Aviation & Military Museum Run for the Red, White & Blue Virtual Race +1

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (21)

Sat, May 23 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CRRC Sneaux Cone Series

Thu, May 28 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road CRRC Sneaux Cone Series 5/28 at Moncus ParkCRRC Sneaux Cone Series 08/13 - UL TRACKCRRC Sneaux Cone Series 7/23 at Moncus Park +1

From $10 Open

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Ritter Way Challenge 5K Run and Walk

Sat, May 30 · Broussard, LA Broussard

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Paws in Motion 5k 2026

Sat, May 30 · Gretna, LA Gretna

Road Paws in Motion 5k - 2026

From $30 Open

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TrailX Endurance and obstacle course race

Sat, May 30 · Benton, LA Benton

OCR Ragnar 11 Mile Obstacle CourseMathilde 4 Mile Obstacle CourseCortés 7.5 mile Obstacle Course +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sneakers on the Ground 5k

Sat, May 30 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kSofa Supporter1/2 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run - Covington

Sat, May 30 · Covington, LA Covington

Open

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Ruck to Remember

Sat, May 30 · Pineville, LA Pineville

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Run As One 5k

Sat, May 30 · Benton, LA Benton

Road 5K1/2 mile Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Step Into Wellness Run & Community Walk

Sat, May 30 · Monroe, LA Monroe

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5K@ADA Challenge

Wed, Jun 3 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Open

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Summer Series, Hump Day 2 Milers

Wed, Jun 3 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road July 29, 2026 2 Mile runJuly 15, 2026 2 Mile runJune 17, 2026 2 Mile run +1

From $10 Open

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The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 3 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Big Run 5k

From $19.99 Open

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The Big Run by Geaux Run by Fleet Feet and Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Open

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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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Lifecycle 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Road 5KSleep-in Supporter

From $25 Open

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Sam's Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 5kPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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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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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Jun 7 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Rocketkidz Rookies Triathlon

Sun, Jun 7 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon 7-10 Yr. Old Non Assisted3-4 Yr. Old Assisted (Flotation device or assistance required)3-4 Yr. Old Non-assisted +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Minden on Main

Sat, Jun 13 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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