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.

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

Sat, Jan 16 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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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 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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OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

Sat, Feb 13 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $90 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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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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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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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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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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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 RunAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS5K +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

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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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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Shreveport

Sun, Mar 21 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Rodeo Stampede - Shreveport

Sun, Mar 21 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +11

From $15 Open 3 spots left

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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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Crescent City Classic 10k

Sat, Mar 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual LCMC Health RegistrationRun For It Charity RegistrationVIRTUAL 10K General Registration +7

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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William's Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Shreveport

Sun, Apr 18 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, Jul 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Angel PusherRiderAngel Pusher +8

From $0 Open

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