5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 116 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the WALK! For Your Life in Lafayette on October 11. Louisiana 5K races run primarily October through May.

The Depot Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Ruston, LA Ruston

1 Mile Fun Run5K RunTshirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Love Alive Church 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Love Alive Church 1k FundraiserLove Alive Church 5k Fundraiser

From $25 Open

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Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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NELA Bar Foundation - Race Judicata

Sat, Oct 31 · Monroe, LA Monroe

NELA Bar Foundation Race Judicata 5k - 2026

From $45 Closed

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Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Donaldsonville, LA Donaldsonville

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

Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 5k - Natchitoches

Sat, Nov 7 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

5kFun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 5k Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Race for Renewal

From $35 Open

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Riverside V

Sat, Nov 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5 Mile Run5K Run5K Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Sustainable Streets Race: New Orleans

Sat, Nov 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1 Mile5k

From $35 Open

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Louisiana Jr High and Elementary CrossCountry State Championship

Sat, Nov 7 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Elementary Boys 1 (ages 6-11) Mile Cross Country State ChampionshipElementary (ages 6-11) Girls 1 Mile Cross Country State ChampionshipBoys Junior High (ages 12-14) 2 Mile Individual Registration +1

From $15 Open

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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Opelousas, LA Opelousas

1 Mile RunVirtual 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run or Walk (3.1 Miles) +1

From $25 Open

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Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Baker, LA Baker

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Closed

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The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Nov 8 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Superheroes for Kids 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Superheroes for Kids 1 Mile RunSuperheroes for Kids 5K

From $25 Open

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Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Vidalia, LA Vidalia

Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN

Sat, Nov 14 · Ruston, LA Ruston

TRAIL LIFE USA, 5K CAMPFIRE RUN1K FUN RUN

From $25 Closed

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Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center

From $25 Open

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SCR Fall Fest Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Metairie, LA Metairie

1 Mile Fun Run - Individual1 Mile Fun Run - Family

From $12 Open

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The Extra Mile: Raising Funds for Futures

Sat, Nov 14 · Addis, LA Addis

The Extra Mile - 6 - 12 Years OldThe Extra Mile - Elite RunnersThe Extra Mile - 13 - 17 Years Old +1

From $20 Open

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POUND The PAVEMENT For Pilot Club of Denham Springs 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

1 Mile Fun RunPOUND the PAVEMENT 5K *NO SHIRT OPTION*POUND the PAVEMENT For PILOT 5K

From $25 Open

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Broussard Community Fair 5K/1 Mile Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Broussard, LA Broussard

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run (SCS Student/Faculty Discount)5K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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Semper Fi Strides 5K/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Scott, LA Scott

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

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

From $20 Open

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Journey Church Geaux for Gold 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Pineville, LA Pineville

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Born to Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Ron Smith Memorial Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

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

From $0 Open

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St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula

St. Joseph School Grateful Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K

From $25 Open

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Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Bogalusa, LA Bogalusa

Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Running of the Elves 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Central, LA Central

1 Mile Fun Run5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More5K - Individuals

From $25 Open

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Light the Way 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Kids 14 & Under 1 mile Fun Run1 mile Fun Run5K +1

From $10 Closed

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Camellia Crossing: Acadiana's Gleaux Run

Wed, Nov 25 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

1 Mile Run/Walk - ChildrenLate 1M1 Mile Fun Run/Walk +6

From $0 Open

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2026 Calvary Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sportspectrum Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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

From $15 Open

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Baton Rouge Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkAssisted 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Tammany Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Covington, LA Covington

1 Mile Fun Run5 Mile Assisted5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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2026 JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

2026 JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Gobble and Go 1 mile Fun RunGobble and Go 5k Walk/RunGobble and Go 5k Virtual Walk/Run

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Turkey 3 Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Wild Turkey 3 Miler

From $20 Open

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Warriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Houma, LA Houma

Warriors of Hope Annual 5K Turkey Trot- RUNNERWarriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot- WALKER

From $35 Open

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NOAC Turkey Day Race

Thu, Nov 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Kids RunRacewalker5-Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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QHS 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k

From $25 Closed

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Rehab Reindeer Run

Fri, Dec 4 · Minden, LA Minden

5k run

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Run 2026 | Hammond, LA

Sat, Dec 5 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Adult Fun Run (1-Mile)Youth Fun Run (1-Mile)Adult 5k +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

From $30 Open

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DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Carencro, LA Carencro

5K VIRTUAL5K RUN

From $35 Open

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Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Zachary, LA Zachary

1/2 Mile Kids RunChasing Santa 5KT-Shirt Only

From $16 Open

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