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.

Therapy Center Annex 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Jennings, LA Jennings

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 5K5K-Active DutyVirtual 5K +9

From $0 Open

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Zonta 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Bossier, LA Bossier

Road 5kZombie Sleep-in SupporterFun Run

From $10 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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA

Sun, Nov 1 · Harvey, LA Harvey

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +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 Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANSHeart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K|10K Run/Walk/Bike - GROUPS of 5 or MoreHeart N Hands "Running for the Heart" 5K|10K Run/Walk | VIRTUAL +2

From $30 Open

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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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Race for Renewal

Sat, Nov 7 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Race for Renewal

From $35 Open

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Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Eunice, LA Eunice

Road Finding Hope Suicide Prevention 1-Mile WalkFinding Hope Suicide Prevention 5k Fun Run

From $0 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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Lighthouse Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Cameron, LA Cameron

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

From $20 Open

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New Orleans Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual Half Marathon +4

From $30 Open

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Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 14 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

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

From $20 Open

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Turkey Shuffle - Shreveport

Sat, Nov 14 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Running of the Elves 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Central, LA Central

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K - Individuals5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More

From $25 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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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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Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road 5k Wheelchair Division5K RaceHalf Marathon +6

From $25 Open

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Tammany Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Covington, LA Covington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Assisted5 Mile Run +2

From $20 Open

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Baton Rouge Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkAssisted 5K

From $20 Open

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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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NOAC Turkey Day Race

Thu, Nov 26 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Road Kids Run5-Mile Run/Walk - NOTC Family5-Mile Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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Vermilion River Run 10 Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Virtual Vermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRTVIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVermilion River Run 5 Miler +3

From $45 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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Monroe Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Monroe, LA Monroe

Road Virtual Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5kMonroe Jingle Bell Run 5KVirtual Monroe Jingle Bell Run 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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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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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport

Sun, Dec 20 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

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

From $15 Open 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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T'was a few nights after Christmas Night Trail Run

Sat, Jan 2 · Blanchard, LA Blanchard

Trail TBD Distance(3.5-4.5 mile) Multi-track/gravel runTBD distance(6-8 mile) Single Track

From $25 Open

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The Louisiana Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Louisiana Blue Kid's MarathonAssisted 5KWindow World Louisiana Marathon 5K +7

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

Sat, Feb 13 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open

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Death By a Mile

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles

Ultra Death By a Mile Endurance Race

From $75 Open 100 spots left

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Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k

Sat, Feb 20 · Carencro, LA Carencro

Road Bear Bash: Race of champions. 5 KBear Bash: Race of champions. 10 K

From $30 Open

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Kidney Disease Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Natchitoches, Louisiana

Sat, Feb 27 · Natchitoches, LA Natchitoches

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k or 1 Mile Run or Walk5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

Sat, Mar 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K +17

From $0 Open

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2027 Zydeco Marathon | Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile Kiosk Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS5K +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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Shamrockin Run New Orleans

Sun, Mar 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Leprechaun Kids Fun RunLeprechaun Kids Fun Run5K Guinness Challenge +13

From $20 Open

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Heels Up 5K 2027

Sat, Mar 20 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K +3

From $15 Open

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LV5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Mar 27 · Alexandria, LA Alexandria

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +4

From $20 Open

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Crescent City Classic 10k

Sat, Mar 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 10K General RegistrationRun For It Charity RegistrationLCMC Health Registration +7

From $45 Open

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