Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 232 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 69 cities. The next upcoming race is the Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lafayette, LA in Lafayette on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Series

From $140 Open

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Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Zwolle, LA Zwolle

Road Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 1 MileZwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K

From $25 Open

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Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8KCajun Road Runners Downtown 8K WITHOUT SWAGVIRTUAL Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K

From $40 Open

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River Roux Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Triathlon Olympic - AquabikeOlympic - DuathlonOlympic Relay +1

From $95 Open

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Adults5k Wheelchair5k Kids +1

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Horsepower ChallengeRacewalker5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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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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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 Virtual 5K5K-Veteran5K-Active Duty +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5kFun RunZombie Sleep-in Supporter

From $10 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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +1

From $5 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 In Person5K Athlete Rider5K Angel Pusher +1

From $0 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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New Orleans Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 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 SHIRTVIRTUAL Cajun Cup 1 MileCajun Cup 1 Mile +3

From $20 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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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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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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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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NOAC Turkey Day Race

Thu, Nov 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Kids Run5-Mile Run/WalkRacewalker +1

From $0 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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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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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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Vermilion River Run 10 Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual VIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRTVermilion River Run 5 Miler +3

From $45 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 (road) +3

From $20 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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Monroe Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

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

From $30 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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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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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 RunAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS +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 +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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2027 Crescent City Classic 10k: Early Registration

Sat, Mar 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 10K General Registration

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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