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.

Soul Food Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, LA Franklin

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run with the Raiders

Sat, Jun 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $20 Closed

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Run to Your Health 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k Run/ Healthwalk5k Kids RunSleep in supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Run & Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 Mile Kids Run2-Mile Run - NOTC Family Memberships2-Mile Run +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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MCLC Dash and Bash

Sat, Jun 27 · Deridder, LA Deridder

MCLC Dash and Bash

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Erath Cross Country 4th of July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Erath, LA Erath

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Lake Area Runners 4 for the Fourth

From $35 Open

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Club South Runners Freedom Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race for Research

Sat, Jul 4 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Marksville, LA Marksville

Independence Day 1 MileIndependence Day 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Run 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Fun RunFreedom Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA 4 on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · Covington, LA Covington

YMCA 4 on the 4th for Kids (10 & under)YMCA 4 on the 4th

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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The Dam Melon Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Saline, LA Saline

The Dam Melon Run

From $20 Open

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport

Sun, Jul 12 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +3

From $25 Open

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Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Beer Mile - NON COMPETITIVE HEATBeer Mile - COMPETITIVE HEATHRC Membership and Happy's 5000 +2

From $30 Open

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NELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K/5K/Fun Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Monroe, LA Monroe

NELA LEGACY COLOR FUN MILENELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 5KNELA LEGACY COLOR RUN 10K

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bastille Day Race

Sun, Jul 19 · Saint Bernard, LA Saint Bernard

Bastille Day Race

From $25 Open

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Paws in Motion 5k 2026

Sat, Jul 25 · Marrero, LA Marrero

Paws in Motion 5k - 2026

From $25 Open

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Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cotton Valley, LA Cotton Valley

Miles For Jae 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Farmerville, LA Farmerville

5k Run

From $25 Open

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Power Mile Road Race

Sat, Jul 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

1/2 Mile Youth Race (ages 12 & under)The Power MileThe Beer Mile Relay

From $5 Open

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Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge

Sat, Jul 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Christmas in July 2026 Baton Rouge

From $30 Closed

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

5K Walk/Run

From $35 Open

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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

1 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Domestic Violence Awarness Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The Violence

Sat, Aug 8 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Domestic Violence Awarness 5K Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The Violence

From $25 Closed

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Aug 9 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi) +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Liberty Ruck & 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Ruston, LA Ruston

5k1.7 Mile Ruck

From $30 Open

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Butts & Guts 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Racewalkers5K5K - NOTC Family

From $0 Open

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The Atomic Two Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Monroe, LA Monroe

The Atomic Two Miler

From $25 Open

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Live Oak High School 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Live Oak ONE MILE FUN RUNLive Oak 5K

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Americana YMCA Splash and Dash

Sun, Aug 16 · Zachary, LA Zachary

5-6 Year Old Swimmer (flotation device or assistance needed)3-4 Year Old Non Swimmer (flotation device or assistance needed)3-4 Year Old Swimmer (no assistance needed) +7

From $25 Closed

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Paws For A Cause

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5kSleep-in Supporter

Closed

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The Annual Run The Bluff 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Never Forget 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Covington, LA Covington

Fun Run 1 MileNever Forget 5k Run/WalkNever Forget 5k Virtual Race +2

From $0 Open

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Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series

Sat, Aug 29 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Rapides Junior Runners

From $65 Open

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Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease

Sat, Aug 29 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

1 Mile Walkers - Kids Ages 1-141Mile Walkers Ages 15+1 Mile Runners - Kids Ages 1-14 +6

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Open

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

Sun, Sep 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

5K Run/WalkRelay Team - DuathlonDuathlon +7

From $30 Open

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Patriot Day Color Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Patriot Day 2K WalkPatriot Day 5K Run

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 First Responders +3

From $25 Open

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Mission: Possible Run, Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

5k10kFun Run +1

From $12 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

1-Mile Run/Walk5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude

Sat, Sep 12 · Rayville, LA Rayville

Fun Mile5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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