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.

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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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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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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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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OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

Sat, Feb 13 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $90 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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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 - 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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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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Shamrockin Run New Orleans

Sun, Mar 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Leprechaun Kids Fun RunLeprechaun Kids Fun Run5K Guinness Challenge +13

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heels Up 5K 2027

Sat, Mar 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K +3

From $15 Open

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Crescent City Classic 10k

Sat, Mar 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual VIRTUAL Run For It Charity RegistrationVIRTUAL Run For It Charity RegistrationRun For It Charity Registration +7

From $45 Open

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LV5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 27 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +4

From $20 Open

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William's Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Open

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Ainsley's Angels 14th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival

Sat, Jul 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road RiderVirtualAngel Pusher +8

From $0 Open

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