Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 203 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 63 cities. The next upcoming race is the Rocketkidz Triathlon in Baton Rouge on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile RunRacewalkers5K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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Run the Roux 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Vinton, LA Vinton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 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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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/WalkSupporter/T-Shirt Only (not running or walking)Virtual 5K

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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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5K-Veteran5K-Active DutyVirtual 5K +9

From $0 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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Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 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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Pelican Energy Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 31 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +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 Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANSHeart N Hands "Running for the Heart" 5K|10K Run/Walk | VIRTUALHeart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K|10K Run/Walk/Bike - GROUPS of 5 or More +2

From $30 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 5k - Natchitoches

Sat, Nov 7 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5kFun Run

From $30 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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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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Sustainable Streets Race: New Orleans

Sat, Nov 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1 Mile5k

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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Acadiana, LA

Sun, Nov 8 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

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

From $5 Open

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The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

From $25 Open

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Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center

From $25 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

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Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 14 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Cajun Cup 1 Mile WITHOUT SHIRTCajun Cup 1 MileVIRTUAL Cajun Cup 1 Mile +3

From $20 Open

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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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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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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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2026 Power of Pearl Lung Cancer Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Covington, LA Covington

Open

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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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Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K RunAinsley's Angels Rider Athlete

From $0 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Wheelchair Division5K RaceHalf Marathon Wheelchair Division +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 Run5-Mile Run/Walk - NOTC Family5-Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Baton Rouge Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkAssisted 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Tammany Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Covington, LA Covington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5 Mile Run5 Mile Assisted +2

From $20 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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ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K

Sun, Dec 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Virtual 3KTrainee 3K In-personIndividual 3K In-person +5

From $50 Open

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Vermilion River Run 10 Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

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

From $45 Open

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Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Road Kids 1-Mile Run5K5K Racewalkers +7

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run New Orleans, LA

Sat, Dec 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 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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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 Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Virtual Monroe Jingle Bell Classic 5kMonroe Jingle Bell Classic 5KMonroe Jingle Bell Classic 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 RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 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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