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.

Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Metairie, LA Metairie

General RegistrationChild Registration

From $25 Open

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ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K

Sun, Dec 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Individual 3K In-personTrainee 3K In-personVirtual 3K +5

From $50 Open

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Downtown Christmas Run

Thu, Dec 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Adult 5kKids 5k

Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Orleans, LA

Sat, Dec 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Champion’s Course 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Ruston Rudolph Run

Thu, Dec 17 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5k

From $25 Open

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Human Trafficking Awareness 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Human Trafficking Awareness 5KHuman Trafficking Awareness 5K - NO SHIRT

From $25 Closed

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Breaking Dawn 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Dash

Sun, Jan 17 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Breaking Dawn 5K Run/WalkKid's Dash ( Youth 5K or Kid's 1/4 Mile )

From $15 Open

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Krewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027

Sat, Jan 23 · Zachary, LA Zachary

1 mile fun runKrewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027

From $15 Open

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Mulberry Cougar Classic

Sat, Jan 23 · Houma, LA Houma

Little Cougars Fun RunCougar Classic 5K Run

From $22 Open

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Run With The Force

Sat, Jan 23 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Run With The Force 5k

From $20 Open

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King Cake Classic 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $25 Open

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SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Feb 13 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

9th Annual Gumbo Run 1 Mile Fun Run9th Annual Gumbo Run & Walk 5K

From $10 Open

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The Hub Lafayette Runwell 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Feb 13 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk1 Mile & 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Closed

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Project Graduation: Run N Done 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Worthy 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Worthy Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)Worthy Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)Worthy 5k +1

From $20 Open

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10th Annual St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy: Poor Man's Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Monroe, LA Monroe

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Heritage Classical Academy 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Heritage Classical Academy 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkHeritage Classical Academy 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkHeritage Classical Academy 5K +2

From $30 Closed

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Kidney Disease Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Natchitoches, Louisiana

Sat, Feb 27 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k or 1 Mile Run or Walk5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

5K Shamrock Run5K Shamrock Run

From $35 Open

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Redbud 5K Color Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Vivian, LA Vivian

Louisiana Redbud Festival 5K Color Run

From $25 Open

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Heels Up 5K 2027

Sat, Mar 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K +3

From $15 Open

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - New Orleans

Sat, Mar 20 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Warrior WalkWarrior Walk

From $15 Closed

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LV5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 27 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

1 Mile1 Mile5K +4

From $20 Open

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Glory 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Glory's 5k Run/WalkGlory's 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K - Baton Rouge

Sat, Apr 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Warrior Walk (untimed)Warrior Walk (untimed)Virtual 5K +3

From $15 Closed

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HurryCane Hustle

Sat, Apr 17 · Prairieville, LA Prairieville

HurryCane Hustle Fun Run (1 mile)HurryCane Hustle Fun Run (1 mile)HurryCane Hustle 5k (Students Only) +2

From $10 Closed

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The Great Recycle Race-Earth Day

Thu, Apr 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

3 mile No Shirt3 mile WITH SHIRT

From $5 Closed

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Thibodaux Firemen's Fair Fun Run and 5k

Sat, May 1 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Firemen's Fair 1 Mile Fun RunFiremen's Fair 1 Mile Fun RunFiremen's Fair 5k +1

From $15 Closed

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