Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 231 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 68 cities. The next upcoming race is the "A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k in Monroe on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Horsepower Challenge6K - NOTC Family6K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Northshore Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road Jockamo IPA 5KAssisted 5K10 Miler +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Roux-dolph Run

Sat, Oct 10 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road Gumbo Cookoff Roux-dolph Run 1 MileGumbo Cookoff Roux-dolph Run 5K

From $25 Open

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St Luke "Race with a Purpose"

Sat, Oct 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 2K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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WSB Run for St. Jude

Sat, Oct 10 · Winnsboro, LA Winnsboro

Road WSB Run for St. Jude

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Zwolle, LA Zwolle

Road Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 1 MileZwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K

From $25 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Shreveport, LA

Sat, Oct 10 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Road The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50KThe Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Road 2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road The Great Pumpkin 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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"A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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River Roux Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · New Roads, LA New Roads

Triathlon Olympic - AquabikeOlympic - DuathlonOlympic - Individual Triathlon +1

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Virtual Kids Cowboy 1K Roundup5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run / Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road International Mental Health Awareness Day 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit

Sat, Oct 10 · Iowa, LA Iowa

18th Annual Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Adults5k Kids5k Wheelchair +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Series

From $140 Open Closing Soon

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Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Courir à la Musique 1 MileCourir à la Musique 8K WITHOUT SWAGCourir à la Musique 8K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun RunFried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk + Festival AdmissionFried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk +1

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 Closing Soon

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Kids on the Run 2026-2027

Tue, Oct 13 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road KOTR Race #5 LSUSKOTR SeriesKOTR Race #6 Stoner Skate Park +5

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Light GRAVEYARD NIGHT RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road 2 Mile Graveyard Night Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Barksdale AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Barksdale AFB, LA Barksdale AFB

Road 5K Run/Walk9K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Light NIGHTTIME GRAVEYARD RUN!

Fri, Oct 16 · Columbia, LA Columbia

Road 2 MILE ZOMBIE RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Race 3

Sat, Oct 17 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Rapides Junior RunnersFun RunFun Run Race 3 +3

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Rice Festival 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Kids 1 Mile Fun RunAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Running With Padre 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Youngsville, LA Youngsville

Road Student Discount 1 Mile1 Mile Fun Run/WalkStudent Discount 5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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A run for diabetes 5K walk/run .

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Open Closing Soon

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Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary : Council & Court 54

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Martinville, LA Saint Martinville

Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxilary: Council 54 & Court 54 Presents Hope In Every Step Cancer Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual Warrior WalkVirtual Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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A run/ walk for diabetes 5k.

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5 K run/ walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Bastrop, LA Bastrop

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Eastwood Baptist 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Haughton, LA Haughton

Road Kids Fun Run!Eastwood Baptist 5kSleep in supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Their Tomorrow 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile Run5K - NOTC FamilyRacewalkers +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races

Sat, Oct 24 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $22 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Crowley, LA Crowley

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Roux 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Vinton, LA Vinton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kSideline SupporterFun Run

From $25 Open

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All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!

Sat, Oct 24 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Fun RunAll Hands 5K

From $20 Open

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Corporate Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Corporate Classic Registration

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Pumpkin Run 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Pumpkin Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Team Registration5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Love Like Olivia 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual The Love Mile (1 Mile Run)5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research

Sat, Oct 24 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5K Run/WalkSupporter/T-Shirt Only (not running or walking)Virtual 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Washington Parish Fair 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklinton, LA Franklinton

Road Washington Parish Fair 5K

From $40 Open

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