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.

Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Oct 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Horsepower ChallengeRacewalker5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 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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Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8KCajun Road Runners Downtown 8K WITHOUT SWAGVIRTUAL Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K

From $40 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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River Roux Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Triathlon Olympic - AquabikeOlympic - DuathlonOlympic - Individual Triathlon +1

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Wheelchair5k Adults5k Kids +1

From $25 Open

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Northshore Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road Jockamo IPA 5KAssisted 5K10 Miler +3

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 Closing Soon

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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 First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 Open

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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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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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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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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 Closing Soon

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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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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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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5kFun RunZombie Sleep-in Supporter

From $10 Open

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K-Active Duty +9

From $0 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026

Fri, Nov 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Heart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K|10K Run/Walk/Bike - GROUPS of 5 or MoreHeart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANSHeart N Hands "Running for the Heart" 5K|10K Run/Walk | VIRTUAL +2

From $30 Open

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Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Road Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile WalkFinding Hope Suicide Prevention 5k Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Race for Renewal

From $35 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road 5K Angel Pusher5K In Person5K Athlete Rider +1

From $0 Open

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Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 14 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual VIRTUAL Cajun Cup 1 MileCajun Cup 1 MileCajun Cup 1 Mile WITHOUT SHIRT +3

From $20 Open

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Lighthouse Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Cameron, LA Cameron

Road Lighthouse Run - 1KLighthouse Run - 5KLighthouse Run - 10K

From $20 Open

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New Orleans Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual Half Marathon +4

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Shuffle - Shreveport

Sat, Nov 14 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Running of the Elves 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Central, LA Central

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K - Individuals5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More

From $25 Open

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Semper Fi Strides 5K/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Scott, LA Scott

Road Semper Fi Strides 1 MileSemper Fi Strides 5K

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Wheelchair Division5K Race2-person Marathon Relay F/F +6

From $25 Open

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Wild Turkey 3 Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road Wild Turkey 3 Miler

From $20 Open

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NOAC Turkey Day Race

Thu, Nov 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Kids RunRacewalker5-Mile Run/Walk - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lake Area Runners Presents Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Swamp Stomp 1 Mile Fun RunLAR’s Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Road Kids 1-Mile Run5K5K - NOTC Family +7

From $0 Open

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Vermilion River Run 10 Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual VIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVermilion River Run 5 MilerVermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT +3

From $45 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Monroe Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5KVirtual Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5kVirtual Monroe Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)

Sat, Dec 19 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 5k (trail)5k (road)10k (trail) +3

From $20 Open

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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Dec 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Louisiana Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Louisiana Blue Kid's MarathonWindow World Louisiana Marathon 5KAssisted 5K +7

From $10 Open

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Death By a Mile

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Ultra Death By a Mile Endurance Race

From $75 Open 100 spots left

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OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

Sat, Feb 13 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open

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Kidney Disease Awareness 5K Natchitoches, Louisiana

Sat, Feb 27 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

Sat, Mar 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS +17

From $0 Open

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2027 Zydeco Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile Kiosk Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS5K +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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