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.

Ron Smith Memorial Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K RunAinsley's Angels Rider Athlete

From $0 Open

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St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Ponchatoula, LA Ponchatoula

Road St. Joseph School Grateful Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K

From $25 Open

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Broussard Community Fair 5K/1 Mile Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Broussard, LA Broussard

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (SCS Student/Faculty Discount)1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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2026 Power of Pearl Lung Cancer Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Covington, LA Covington

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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Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Bogalusa, LA Bogalusa

Road Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Semper Fi Strides 5K/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Scott, LA Scott

Road Semper Fi Strides 1 MileSemper Fi Strides 5K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Running of the Elves 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Central, LA Central

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More5K - Individuals

From $25 Open

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CTC 43rd Annual 10 mile and 5 mile race

Sun, Nov 22 · Chalmette, LA Chalmette

Road CTC 43rd Annual 10 mile and 5 mile race

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K Race5k Wheelchair DivisionHalf Marathon Wheelchair Division +6

From $25 Open

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Camellia Crossing: Acadiana's Gleaux Run

Wed, Nov 25 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road Scored 1M1 Mile Run/Walk - Children1 Mile Fun Run/Walk +6

From $0 Open

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2026 Calvary Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Warriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Houma, LA Houma

Road Warriors of Hope Annual 5K Turkey Trot- RUNNERWarriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot- WALKER

From $35 Open

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Sportspectrum Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 3.1 mile run1/2 Mile Fun Run (ages 10-under)

From $15 Open

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Baton Rouge Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkAssisted 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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NOAC Turkey Day Race

Thu, Nov 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Kids RunRacewalker5-Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Tammany Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Covington, LA Covington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5 Mile Assisted5K Assisted +2

From $20 Open

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Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Virtual Gobble and Go 1 mile Fun RunGobble and Go 5k Walk/RunGobble and Go 5k Virtual Walk/Run

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Turkey 3 Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · West Monroe, LA West Monroe

Road Wild Turkey 3 Miler

From $20 Open

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2026 JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 2026 JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Challenge: Walk/Run for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 28 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 4 person Team Relay8 person Team Relay24 Hr SOLO

From $30 Open

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Rehab Reindeer Run

Fri, Dec 4 · Minden, LA Minden

Road 5k run

From $30 Open

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Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Zachary, LA Zachary

Road 1/2 Mile Kids RunChasing Santa 5KT-Shirt Only

From $16 Open

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Cross Campus Classic

Sat, Dec 5 · Covington, LA Covington

Road Cross Campus Classic 5KCross Campus Classic Fun Run

From $15 Open

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DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Carencro, LA Carencro

Virtual 5K RUN5K VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road General RegistrationChild Registration

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Road Santa's Hot Chocolate Run

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Run 2026 | Hammond, LA

Sat, Dec 5 · Hammond, LA Hammond

Road Youth Fun Run (1-Mile)Adult Fun Run (1-Mile)Youth 5k +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K

Sun, Dec 6 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Virtual Trainee 3KIndividual 3K In-personVirtual 3K +5

From $50 Open

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BRBC Christmas Party

Sun, Dec 6 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Open

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Vermilion River Run 10 Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT +3

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Louisiana National Guard Norwegian Foot March

Sat, Dec 12 · Pineville, LA Pineville

Open

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Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Kenner, LA Kenner

Road Kids 1-Mile Run5K5K Racewalkers +7

From $0 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Orleans, LA

Sat, Dec 12 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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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

Road Swamp Stomp 1 Mile Fun RunLAR’s Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Run Caney

Sat, Dec 12 · Minden, LA Minden

Trail 5K WALK OR RUN6 miler12 miler

From $27 Open

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Champion’s Course 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Ruston Rudolph Run

Thu, Dec 17 · Ruston, LA Ruston

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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DeRidder Back Roads Half

Sat, Dec 19 · Deridder, LA Deridder

Road Back Roads Fun Run, 1 mileBack Roads 10KDeRidder Back Roads Half

From $25 Open

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Monroe Jingle Bell Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Virtual Monroe Jingle Bell Classic 5kMonroe Jingle Bell Classic 5KMonroe Jingle Bell Classic Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series | Shreveport

Sat, Dec 19 · Keithville, LA Keithville

Trail The Next Loop Endurance SeriesThe Next 12HR Challenge

From $90 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 5k (road)5k (trail)10k (road) +3

From $20 Open

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Deganation & Team Pack A Lunch Present: Thomas Cain Live at The Kamp A Holiday Gift to You

Sat, Dec 19 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Thomas Cain Live at The Kamp

From $0 Open

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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Dec 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 26 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport

Fri, Jan 1 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual Virtual 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $17 Open

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