Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 195 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 61 cities. The next upcoming race is the Paws in Motion 5k 2026 in Gretna on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Sunrise Triathlon OWS

Sun, Jul 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon OWS - SprintSunrise Triathlon OWS - DuathlonSunrise Triathlon OWS - Aquabike +1

From $85 Open

Register →

Rocketchix Pointe-Marie

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Sprint DuathlonSprint TriathlonAdaptive Triathlon

From $50 Open

Register →

Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

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

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Road Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

Register →

Rocketkidz Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Apollo Age 8-10 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day)Falcon Age 3-5 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed)Beginner Sputnik Age 6-7 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed) +2

From $35 Open 12 spots left

Register →

Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Road Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

Register →

Power Mile Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 Mile Youth Race (ages 12 & under)The Power MileThe Beer Mile Relay

From $5 Open

Register →

Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Springfield, LA Springfield

Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience

From $0 Open

Register →

Tarpon Triathlon

Sat, Aug 1 · Houma, LA Houma

Triathlon Individual TriathlonYouth Relay TeamAdult Relay Team

From $50 Open

Register →

Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

Register →

Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Aug 9 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi)5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Register →

Liberty Ruck & 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k1.7 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

Register →

Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Racewalkers5K - NOTC Family5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Fleet Feet Metairie 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Program - Presented by Asics & SuperFeet

Tue, Aug 25 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road Half-Marathon Training ProgramMarathon Training Program

From $55 Open

Register →

Never Forget 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Covington, LA Covington

Virtual Fun Run 1 MileAinsely's Angel Runner 5KNever Forget 5k Run/Walk +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5kLazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter1/2 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open

Register →

Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Triathlon Single Off-road TriathlonOff-road Triathlon Relay

From $30 Open

Register →

CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Triathlon 5K Run/WalkRelay Team - DuathlonDuathlon +7

From $30 Open

Register →

Patriot Day Color Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Patriot Day 2K WalkPatriot Day 5K Run

From $30 Open

Register →

Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

Virtual 1 Mile Teams1 Mile Fun Run5K Teams +3

From $25 Open

Register →

9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run5K Ruck +1

From $32 Open

Register →

Squeeze the Day 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun RunSqueeze the Day 5kSqueeze The Day T-shirt

From $20 Open

Register →

9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $21 Open

Register →

Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Sat, Sep 12 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5k CrusherMTB Crusher Beginner10k Crusher +9

From $30 Open

Register →

Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude

Sat, Sep 12 · Rayville, LA Rayville

Road Fun Mile5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

Register →

Mission: Possible Run, Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k10kUndercover agent +1

From $12 Open

Register →

Visite de Broussard

Sun, Sep 13 · Broussard, LA Broussard

Road Visite de Broussard-Half Marathon

From $80 Open

Register →

Sock Out Cancer 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Stonewall, LA Stonewall

Road Kids Run 12 & Under5KSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open

Register →

Breacher 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $15 Open

Register →

Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Shreveport

Sat, Sep 19 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Road ✨Magical Mile✨ (1 mile - Fun Run) - Disney themed 🏰✨Magical Mile✨ (1 mile - Fun Run) - Disney themed 🏰 (YOUTH PRICING)5K Runabout Dash (YOUTH PRICING) +1

From $15 Open

Register →

Summer Grove Baptist Church 5K & 10K Mission Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Ansley's Angels Rider Only5K10K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Woodlands 5K Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Belle Chasse, LA Belle Chasse

Trail Woodlands 1-Mile Fun RunWoodlands 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

Register →

MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMAD Dash 5KCancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

Register →

MAD Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run or WalkMAD Dash 5kVirtual Runner, 1 Mile or 5k

From $30 Open

Register →

Autumn Breeze Road Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Kids5k Adults10k Road Race

From $27 Open

Register →

Hi Sugar 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Great 5k and Paddlefest

Sat, Oct 3 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k ONLYGREAT Post Race Party5k & Paddlefest +1

From $15 Open

Register →

Colonel Cross Country 3200m

Sat, Oct 3 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Trail Colonel Cross Country 3200m

From $30 Open

Register →

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 Adults - 13 & over +2

From $30 Open

Register →