Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 203 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 59 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run the Roux 5K in Vinton on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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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BRBC Christmas Party

Sun, Dec 6 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

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 Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Santa's Stampede

Sat, Dec 12 · Abbeville, LA Abbeville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Louisiana National Guard Norwegian Foot March

Sat, Dec 12 · Pineville, LA Pineville

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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Run Caney

Sat, Dec 12 · Minden, LA Minden

Trail 5K WALK OR RUN6 miler12 miler

From $27 Open

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Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Road Kids 1-Mile Run5K - NOTC Family5K +7

From $0 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Orleans, LA

Sat, Dec 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Champion’s Course 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Competitive Heat 5K RunFun Run Heat 5K

From $40 Open

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Ruston Rudolph Run

Thu, Dec 17 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Deganation & Team Pack A Lunch Present: Thomas Cain Live at The Kamp A Holiday Gift to You

Sat, Dec 19 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Thomas Cain Live at The Kamp

From $0 Open

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Monroe Jingle Bell Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

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

From $30 Open

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DeRidder Back Roads Half

Sat, Dec 19 · Deridder, LA Deridder

Road Back Roads Fun Run, 1 mileBack Roads 10KDeRidder Back Roads Half

From $25 Open

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Thomas LaValley Virtual 12.84

Sat, Dec 19 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1284 Dog Challenge1284 challenge

From $15 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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Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)

Sat, Dec 19 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

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

From $20 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series | Shreveport

Sat, Dec 19 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Trail The Next Loop Endurance SeriesThe Next 12HR Challenge

From $90 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 Closing Soon 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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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport

Fri, Jan 1 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $17 Open

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T'was a few nights after Christmas Night Trail Run

Sat, Jan 2 · Blanchard, LA Blanchard

Trail TBD Distance(3.5-4.5 mile) Multi-track/gravel runTBD distance(6-8 mile) Single Track

From $25 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (02)

Sat, Jan 2 · Slidell, LA Slidell

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 MarathonAssisted 5KWindow World Louisiana Marathon 5K +7

From $10 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - Shreveport

Sat, Jan 16 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Breaking Dawn 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Dash

Sun, Jan 17 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road Breaking Dawn 5K Run/WalkKid's Dash ( Youth 5K or Kid's 1/4 Mile )

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Krewe de Loops 36

Sat, Jan 23 · Benton, LA Benton

Trail Mini Krewe 5KKrewe De Loops 36

From $35 Open

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Krewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027

Sat, Jan 23 · Zachary, LA Zachary

Road 1 mile fun runKrewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027

From $15 Open

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Mulberry Cougar Classic

Sat, Jan 23 · Houma, LA Houma

Road Little Cougars Fun RunCougar Classic 5K Run

From $22 Open

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Run With The Force

Sat, Jan 23 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Run With The Force 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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King Cake Classic 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bigfoot Classic - Shreveport

Sun, Jan 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Feb 13 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 9th Annual Gumbo Run 1 Mile Fun Run9th Annual Gumbo Run & Walk 5K

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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Baton Rouge General Mardi Gras Mambo 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAssited 5K5K +2

From $20 Open

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OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

Sat, Feb 13 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $110 Open

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Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k

Sat, Feb 20 · Carencro, LA Carencro

Road Bear Bash: Race of champions. 5 KBear Bash: Race of champions. 10 K

From $30 Open

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Park to Park 13.1M // 10K // 1K

Sat, Feb 20 · Sulphur, LA Sulphur

Virtual Park to Park 1K Family Fun Run/WalkPark to Park VIRTUAL 10KPark to Park 10K +2

From $12 Open

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Project Graduation: Run N Done 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Cold Front - Shreveport

Sun, Feb 21 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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Mardi Gras Madness - Shreveport

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Worthy 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Worthy Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)Worthy Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)Worthy 5k +1

From $20 Open

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Kidney Disease Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Natchitoches, Louisiana

Sat, Feb 27 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k or 1 Mile Run or Walk5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 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 Run5KAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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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 Run5K +17

From $0 Open

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Shamrockin Run New Orleans

Sun, Mar 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Leprechaun Kids Fun RunLeprechaun Kids Fun Run5K +13

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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