Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 204 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 66 cities. The next upcoming race is the Caddo Middle Magnet Invitational in Shreveport LA on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5K-Veteran5K5K-Active Duty +9

From $0 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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Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Donaldsonville, LA Donaldsonville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunRun For A Cause 5K5K/Fun Run COMBO

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult 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 | VIRTUALHeart 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 ORLEANS +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 5k Fun Run

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

Sat, Nov 7 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road 5K Athlete Rider5K Angel Pusher5K In Person +1

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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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Race for Renewal

From $35 Open

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Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Avery Island, LA Avery Island

Trail 1 Mile Fun Run - No T-shirt5K Run - With A T-shirt5K Run - No T-shirt +3

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Nov 8 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult 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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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 Closing Soon 5 spots left

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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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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 Closing Soon

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New Orleans Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Virtual 5K5KHalf Marathon +4

From $30 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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Cane Field Classic

Sat, Nov 21 · Port Allen, LA Port Allen

Road Sugar Mile (1 Mile Run)Cane Field (4 Mile Run)Machete 7 Challenge (1mi / 4mi / 2mi)

From $20 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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AHG'S Gobble Wobble 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road AHG'S GOBBLE WOBBLE Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)AHG'S GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K

From $20 Open

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Born to Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $35 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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2026 Power of Pearl Lung Cancer Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Covington, LA Covington

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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Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkAinsley's Angels Rider Athlete5K Run

From $0 Open

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Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Bogalusa, LA Bogalusa

Road Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot

From $25 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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Sportspectrum Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 3.1 mile run1/2 Mile Fun Run (ages 10-under)

From $15 Open

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Warriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Houma, LA Houma

Road Warriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot- WALKERWarriors of Hope Annual 5K Turkey Trot- RUNNER

From $35 Open

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Tammany Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Covington, LA Covington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5 Mile Run +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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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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The Challenge: Walk/Run for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 28 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 8 person Team Relay4 person Team Relay24 Hr SOLO

From $30 Open

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ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K

Sun, Dec 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Trainee 3K In-personVirtual 3KVirtual Trainee 3K +5

From $50 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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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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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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Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Road Kids 1-Mile Run5K Racewalkers5K +7

From $0 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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Ruston Rudolph Run

Thu, Dec 17 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k

From $25 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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Monroe Jingle Bell Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

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

From $30 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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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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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport

Fri, Jan 1 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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