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.

Washington Parish Fair 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklinton, LA Franklinton

Road Washington Parish Fair 5K

From $40 Open

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Miles, Motors & Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Road Miles, Motors & Hope 2K Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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ICCS Fest and Panther Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road ICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 1 Mile Color RunICCS Panther 5K +3

From $30 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 Run5KVirtual 5K +4

From $20 Open

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Creeping it Real 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Creeping it Real 5k

From $35 Open

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73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon

Sun, Oct 25 · Chalmette, LA Chalmette

Triathlon 73rd Pelicanman Fall Duathlon

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Fright Night 5k

Thu, Oct 29 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Painting for ALL Y'all

Fri, Oct 30 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Family Painting for All Y’all

From $0 Open

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Pumpkin 5K Run Calhoun Civic Club

Sat, Oct 31 · Calhoun, LA Calhoun

Road Pumpkin 5K Run-Calhoun Civic Club

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Princeton Halloween Hustle

Sat, Oct 31 · Princeton, LA Princeton

Road Princeton Halloween Hustle, 5KFun Run

From $25 Open

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Love Alive Church 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Love Alive Church 1k FundraiserLove Alive Church 5k Fundraiser

From $25 Open

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Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Donaldsonville, LA Donaldsonville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunRun For A Cause 5K5K/Fun Run COMBO

From $20 Open

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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5kZombie Sleep-in SupporterFun Run

From $10 Open

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Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5kFun RunSleep In Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Pelican Energy Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 31 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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The Depot Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K RunTshirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5K-Active DutyVirtual 5K5K +12

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Jackson Parish, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Jonesboro, LA Jonesboro

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026

Fri, Nov 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Heart N Hands "Running for the Heart" 5K|10K Run/Walk | VIRTUALHeart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K|10K Run/Walk/Bike - GROUPS of 5 or MoreHeart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANS +2

From $30 Open

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Speed the Light 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Speed the Light 5K Walk & RunDonationSpeed the Light 5K Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Sustainable Streets Race: New Orleans

Sat, Nov 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road 1 Mile5k

From $35 Open

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Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Mile Kids Run & NEW! 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · Delhi, LA Delhi

Road 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 1-10 only)1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) Start & End Times Only5K Run or Walk (3.1 Miles) +4

From $0 Open

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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Race for Renewal

From $35 Open

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Holy Ghost Creole Festival 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Opelousas, LA Opelousas

Virtual 1 Mile RunVirtual 1 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Riverside V

Sat, Nov 7 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K Walk5 Mile Run5K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Road Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 5k Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Louisiana Jr High and Elementary CrossCountry State Championship

Sat, Nov 7 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Elementary Boys 1 (ages 6-11) Mile Cross Country State ChampionshipElementary (ages 6-11) Girls 1 Mile Cross Country State ChampionshipBoys Junior High (ages 12-14) 2 Mile Individual Registration +1

From $15 Open

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Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Avery Island, LA Avery Island

Trail 1 Mile Fun Run - No T-shirt5K Run - With A T-shirt5K Run - No T-shirt +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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CASA Superhero Run 5k - Natchitoches

Sat, Nov 7 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Road 5kFun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road 5K Athlete Rider5K Angel Pusher5K In Person +1

From $0 Open

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The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Acadiana, LA

Sun, Nov 8 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Turkey Shuffle - Shreveport

Sat, Nov 14 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Vidalia, LA Vidalia

Road Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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POL Color Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road POL Color Run

From $10 Open

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End the Stigma..

Sat, Nov 14 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road End the Stigma Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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New Orleans Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Virtual 5K5KHalf Marathon +4

From $30 Open

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Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 14 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Cajun Cup 1 MileVIRTUAL Cajun Cup 1 MileCajun Cup 1 Mile WITHOUT SHIRT +3

From $20 Open

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Superheroes for Kids 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Road Superheroes for Kids 1 Mile RunSuperheroes for Kids 5K

From $25 Open

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Lighthouse Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Cameron, LA Cameron

Road Lighthouse Run - 1KLighthouse Run - 5KLighthouse Run - 10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center

From $25 Open

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POUND The PAVEMENT For Pilot Club of Denham Springs 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Fun RunPOUND the PAVEMENT For PILOT 5KPOUND the PAVEMENT 5K *NO SHIRT OPTION*

From $25 Open

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SCR Fall Fest Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road 1 Mile Fun Run - Individual1 Mile Fun Run - Family

From $12 Open

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The Extra Mile: Raising Funds for Futures

Sat, Nov 14 · Addis, LA Addis

Road The Extra Mile - 6 - 12 Years OldThe Extra Mile - Elite RunnersThe Extra Mile - 13 - 17 Years Old +1

From $20 Open

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AHG'S Gobble Wobble 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road AHG'S GOBBLE WOBBLE Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)AHG'S GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K

From $20 Open

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Cane Field Classic

Sat, Nov 21 · Port Allen, LA Port Allen

Road Sugar Mile (1 Mile Run)Cane Field (4 Mile Run)Machete 7 Challenge (1mi / 4mi / 2mi)

From $20 Open

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Born to Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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