Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 186 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 62 cities. The next upcoming race is the Soul Food Festival 5K in Franklin on June 20. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Soul Food Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, LA Franklin

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run to Your Health 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Run/ Healthwalk5k Kids RunSleep in supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 Mile Kids Run2-Mile Run - NOTC Family Memberships2-Mile Run +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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MCLC Dash and Bash

Sat, Jun 27 · Deridder, LA Deridder

Road MCLC Dash and Bash

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Road Independence Day 1 MileIndependence Day 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Run 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Road Fun RunFreedom Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Covington, LA Covington

Road YMCA 4 on the 4th for Kids (10 & under)YMCA 4 on the 4th

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Erath Cross Country 4th of July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Erath, LA Erath

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

Sat, Jul 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD

Sun, Jul 5 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Open

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4 THE LONG RUN LLC Half Marathon and Marathon Training (for Log Jammer)

Sat, Jul 11 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 4 THE LONG RUN LLC Double Half Marathon Training4 THE LONG RUN LLC Half Marathon Training4 THE LONG RUN LLC Marathon Training

From $90 Open

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Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road VirtualAngel PusherIn Person +1

From $0 Open

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The Dam Melon Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Saline, LA Saline

Road The Dam Melon Run

From $20 Open

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Sunrise Triathlon OWS

Sun, Jul 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Triathlon Sunrise Triathlon OWS - SprintSunrise Triathlon OWS - DuathlonSunrise Triathlon OWS - Aquabike +1

From $85 Open

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport

Sun, Jul 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $25 Open

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Spillway Classic Trail Run

Sun, Jul 12 · NORCO, LA NORCO

Trail 3-Mile Run3-Mile Run - NOTC Family Membership

From $30 Open

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Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Beer Mile - NON COMPETITIVE HEATBeer Mile - COMPETITIVE HEATHappy's 5000 +2

From $30 Open

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Rocketchix Pointe-Marie

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Sprint TriathlonSprint DuathlonAdaptive Triathlon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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NELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K/5K/Fun Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Monroe, LA Monroe

NELA LEGACY COLOR FUN MILENELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 5KNELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K

From $30 Open

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Rocketkidz Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Triathlon Sputnik Age 6-7 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day)Falcon Age 3-5 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed)Beginner Sputnik Age 6-7 Kids Triathlon (Age on Race Day- outside assistance is allowed) +2

From $35 Open 15 spots left

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Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Road Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Power Mile Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1/2 Mile Youth Race (ages 12 & under)The Beer Mile RelayThe Power Mile

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Road Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Tarpon Triathlon

Sat, Aug 1 · Houma, LA Houma

Triathlon Youth Relay TeamIndividual TriathlonAdult Relay Team

From $50 Open

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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $35 Open

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Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Springfield, LA Springfield

Louisiana Saturday NightAlligator Tour

From $0 Open

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Aug 9 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi) +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

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Liberty Ruck & 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k1.7 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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Live Oak High School 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road Live Oak ONE MILE FUN RUNLive Oak 5K

From $30 Open

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Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Racewalkers5K5K - NOTC Family

From $0 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Annual Run The Bluff 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Fleet Feet Metairie 2026 Full & Half Marathon Training Program - Presented by Asics & SuperFeet

Tue, Aug 25 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road Half-Marathon Training ProgramMarathon Training Program

From $55 Open

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Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Triathlon The Hatchling HustleSingle Off-road TriathlonOff-road Triathlon Relay

From $25 Open

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Never Forget 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Covington, LA Covington

Virtual Fun Run 1 MileNever Forget 5k Run/WalkNever Forget 5k Virtual Race +2

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

Sat, Aug 29 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 1 Mile Walkers - Kids Ages 1-141Mile Walkers Ages 15+1 Mile Runners - Kids Ages 1-14 +6

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Rapides Junior Runners

From $65 Open

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Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5k1/2 Mile Fun RunLazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter

From $10 Open

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