5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 153 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the Soul Food Festival 5K in Franklin on June 20. Louisiana 5K races run primarily June through May.

Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrisonburg, LA Harrisonburg

Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast

From $25 Closed

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run5K Ruck +1

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Sat, Sep 12 · Minden, LA Minden

5k CrusherMTB Crusher Beginner10k Crusher +9

From $30 Open

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Visite de Broussard

Sun, Sep 13 · Broussard, LA Broussard

Kids 1/2 Marathon (1.1 mile race)Visite de Broussard-Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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Al Briede Gold Cup

Sun, Sep 13 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 - Mile5KRacewalker +1

From $0 Closed

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Terrebonne General Health System HeroFest 5K 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Houma, LA Houma

Terrebonne General Health System HeroFest 5K 2026

From $20 Closed

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Sock Out Cancer 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Stonewall, LA Stonewall

Kids Run 12 & Under5KSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open

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Breacher 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $15 Open

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Shreveport

Sat, Sep 19 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

✨Magical Mile✨ (1 mile - Fun Run) - Disney themed 🏰 (YOUTH PRICING)✨Magical Mile✨ (1 mile - Fun Run) - Disney themed 🏰5K Runabout Dash (YOUTH PRICING) +1

From $15 Open

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Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Hammond, LA Hammond

1 Mile5K

From $30 Closed

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Summer Grove Baptist Church 5K & 10K Mission Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5KAnsley's Angels Rider Only10K +1

From $25 Open

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CCC Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Gretna, LA Gretna

General Registration

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MAD Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run or WalkMAD Dash 5kVirtual Runner, 1 Mile or 5k

From $30 Open

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SAINTS KICKOFF RUN Presented by Hancock Whitney

Sat, Sep 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run5K Run

From $25 Closed

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Hi Sugar 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMAD Dash 5KCancer Survivor Breakfast, Recognition, & Optional 5k or 1Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Red Wagon 5K and 1 Mile Wagon Pull

Sat, Sep 26 · Pineville, LA Pineville

1 Mile Wagon Pull/1 Mile WalkRed Wagon 5KAinsley's Angels

From $20 Open

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Autumn Breeze Road Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k Adults5k Kids10k Road Race

From $27 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Kids 1/2 Mile Run/Walk5K - NOTC Family5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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Run With The Force

Wed, Sep 30 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Run With The Force 5k

From $20 Closed

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Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana

Sat, Oct 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

1 Mile Children 12 & under1 Mile Adults - 13 & over5K Children - 12 & under +2

From $30 Open

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Great 5k and Paddlefest

Sat, Oct 3 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k ONLYGREAT Post Race Party5k & Paddlefest +1

From $15 Open

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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1 Mile Kids Fun RunFried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk + Admission to National Fried Chicken Festival 5K on Saturday, Oct. 3)5K Run/Walk (Student Only) +1

From $30 Closed

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2nd Annual Lafayette, LA Ostomy 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk- (Ostomate)Ostomy 5k Fun Run/Walk - Individual (Open)Kid's Fun Run - Children (Ages 12 and under)

From $20 Closed

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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Oct 4 · Bossier, LA Bossier

1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Horsepower Challenge5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalker +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Zwolle, LA Zwolle

Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 1 MileZwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K

From $25 Open

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k Adults5k Kids5k Wheelchair +1

From $25 Open

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Northshore Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Assisted 5KJockamo IPA 5K10 Miler +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WALK! For Your Life

Sun, Oct 11 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

(Adult Participant) WALK! For Your Life(Child 17 & Younger Participant) WALK! For Your Life

From $5 Open

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Rice Festival 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Crowley, LA Crowley

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Healing In Motion LA: Glow & Grow 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hammond, LA Hammond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA

Sat, Oct 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +2

From $5 Open

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Running With Padre 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkStudent Discount 1 Mile5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Closed

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Warrior WalkVirtual Walk

From $15 Open

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Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Bastrop, LA Bastrop

Chemin-A-Haut 1 Mile WalkChemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · La Place, LA La Place

2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile RunRacewalkers5K +1

From $0 Open

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Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Slidell, LA Slidell

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $12 Closed

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Not Ya Mama's 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Calhoun, LA Calhoun

Not Ya Mama's 5KNot Ya Mama's Fun Run (Kids 10 and under)

From $15 Closed

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Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Fun Run/ walk5K RunVirtual Runner

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Crowley, LA Crowley

5K Run/Walk - Ages 15 & Older5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 0-14

From $25 Closed

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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 Open

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ICCS Fest and Panther Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

ICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 5K +3

From $30 Closed

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