5K Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 194 5K races in Louisiana scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shamrockin Run New Orleans in New Orleans on March 8. Louisiana 5K races run primarily March through April.

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

5kLazy Dawg Sleep-in supporter1/2 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Closed

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CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

5K Run/WalkDuathlonRelay Team - Duathlon +7

From $30 Open

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Teams5K Teams +3

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - PUSHER5K Run - Individual +2

From $28 Closed

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East Baton Rouge School District JROTC Color Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Patriot Day 2K WalkPatriot Day 5K Run

From $30 Closed

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

5K Ruck - Individual5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +1

From $32 Closed

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Squeeze the Day 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Squeeze the Day 1 Mile Fun RunSqueeze the Day 5kSqueeze The Day T-shirt

From $20 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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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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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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Autumn Breeze Road Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k Adults5k Kids10k Road Race

From $27 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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Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Kids 1/2 Mile Run/WalkRacewalker5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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1st 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 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run +4

From $15 Open 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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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 Wheelchair5k Kids +1

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Horsepower ChallengeRacewalker5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Closed

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Running With Padre 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Student Discount 1 Mile1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 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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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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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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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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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier, LA Bossier

5kZombie Sleep-in SupporterFun Run

From $10 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 14 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Cajun Cup 1 Mile WITHOUT SHIRTVIRTUAL Cajun Cup 1 MileCajun Cup 1 Mile +3

From $20 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Crowley, LA Crowley

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

From $25 Closed

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New Orleans Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 5K5KHalf Marathon +4

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Running of the Elves 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Central, LA Central

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

Semper Fi Strides 5K/1MSemper Fi Strides 5K

From $30 Open

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Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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

Kids Run5-Mile Run/WalkRacewalker +1

From $0 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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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Carencro, LA Carencro

5K RUN5K VIRTUAL

From $35 Closed

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ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K

Mon, Dec 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 3KTrainee 3K In-personIndividual 3K In-person +5

From $50 Closed

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Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Kids 1-Mile Run5K - NOTC Family5K +7

From $0 Closed

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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

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

Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRTVIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 Miler +3

From $45 Closed

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Monroe Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5kMonroe Jingle Bell Run 5KMonroe Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)

Sat, Dec 19 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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2027 Zydeco Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile Kiosk Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

1 Mile Fun Run5KAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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