Running Races in Louisiana — 2026

There are 189 running races in Louisiana in 2026 across 63 cities. The next upcoming race is the Soul Food Festival 5K in Franklin on June 20. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Bossier, LA Bossier

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

From $10 Open

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OUTLAST SHREVEPORT - NIGHT OUT EDITION

Sat, Sep 5 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Trail 6 Hour Night Out Challenge

From $100 Open

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

Sun, Sep 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Triathlon 5K Run/WalkDuathlonRelay Team - Duathlon +7

From $30 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12 · Gonzales, LA Gonzales

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - PUSHER +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Breaux Bridge, LA Breaux Bridge

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Teams5K First Responders +3

From $25 Open

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Patriot Day Color Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Patriot Day 2K WalkPatriot Day 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude

Sat, Sep 12 · Rayville, LA Rayville

Road Fun Mile5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

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

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Sat, Sep 12 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5k CrusherMTB Crusher Beginner10k Crusher +9

From $30 Open

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Mission: Possible Run, Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k10kFun Run +1

From $12 Open

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Visite de Broussard

Sun, Sep 13 · Broussard, LA Broussard

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

From $40 Open

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Femmes Natales Runabout

Sat, Sep 19 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Road ✨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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CCC Bridge Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Gretna, LA Gretna

Road General Registration

From $45 Open

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Sock Out Cancer 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Stonewall, LA Stonewall

Road Kids Run 12 & Under5KSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open

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Summer Grove Baptist Church 5K & 10K Mission Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5KAnsley's Angels Rider Only10K +1

From $25 Open

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Breacher 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Shreveport

Sat, Sep 19 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Red Wagon 5K and 1 Mile Wagon Pull

Sat, Sep 26 · Pineville, LA Pineville

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

From $20 Open

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MAD Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual MAD Dash 1 Mile Fun Run or WalkVirtual Runner, 1 Mile or 5kMAD Dash 5k

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hi Sugar 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · New Iberia, LA New Iberia

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Autumn Breeze Road Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Kids5k Adults10k Road Race

From $27 Open

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MAD Dash 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Virtual 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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Woodlands 5K Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Belle Chasse, LA Belle Chasse

Trail Woodlands 1-Mile Fun RunWoodlands 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open

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HIKE-a-THON

Thu, Oct 1 · Belle Chasse, LA Belle Chasse

Virtual Hike-a-Thon

From $35 Open

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Colonel Cross Country 3200m

Sat, Oct 3 · Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux

Trail Colonel Cross Country 3200m

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual 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

Road 5k ONLYPaddlefest ONLY5k & Paddlefest +1

From $15 Open

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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, Oct 4 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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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

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Revel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Adults5k Kids5k Wheelchair +1

From $25 Open

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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

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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

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Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual VIRTUAL Courir à la Musique 8KCourir à la Musique 8KCourir à la Musique 8K WITHOUT SWAG

From $40 Open

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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K

From $25 Open

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Northshore Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road Jockamo IPA 5KAssisted 5KAssisted 10 Miler +3

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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Oktoberfest Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Horsepower ChallengeRacewalker5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 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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Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 17 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual Warrior WalkVirtual Walk

From $15 Open

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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

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 Open

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Rice Festival 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Crowley, LA Crowley

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · La Place, LA La Place

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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TCC Wave Makers 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile Run5K5K - NOTC Family +1

From $0 Open

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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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Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/ walk5K RunVirtual Runner

From $25 Open

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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 Open

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73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon

Sun, Oct 25 · Chalmette, LA Chalmette

Triathlon 73rd Pelicanman Fall Duathlon

From $32 Open

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