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.

New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (02)

Sat, Jan 2 · Slidell, LA Slidell

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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Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - Shreveport

Sat, Jan 16 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Louisiana Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Louisiana Blue Kid's MarathonWindow World Louisiana Marathon 5KAssisted 5K +7

From $10 Open

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Breaking Dawn 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Dash

Sun, Jan 17 · Metairie, LA Metairie

Road Breaking Dawn 5K Run/WalkKid's Dash ( Youth 5K or Kid's 1/4 Mile )

From $15 Open

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Krewe de Loops 36

Sat, Jan 23 · Benton, LA Benton

Trail Mini Krewe 5KKrewe De Loops 36

From $35 Open

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Run With The Force

Sat, Jan 23 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Run With The Force 5k

From $20 Open

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Mulberry Cougar Classic

Sat, Jan 23 · Houma, LA Houma

Road Little Cougars Fun RunCougar Classic 5K Run

From $22 Open

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Krewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027

Sat, Jan 23 · Zachary, LA Zachary

Road 1 mile fun runKrewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027

From $15 Open

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King Cake Classic 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road 5kSleep In SupporterFun Run

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bigfoot Classic - Shreveport

Sun, Jan 31 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Feb 13 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 9th Annual Gumbo Run 1 Mile Fun Run9th Annual Gumbo Run & Walk 5K

From $10 Open

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OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

Sat, Feb 13 · Mandeville, LA Mandeville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $110 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Park to Park 13.1M // 10K // 1K

Sat, Feb 20 · Sulphur, LA Sulphur

Virtual Park to Park 1K Family Fun Run/WalkPark to Park VIRTUAL 10KPark to Park 10K +2

From $12 Open

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Project Graduation: Run N Done 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Denham Springs, LA Denham Springs

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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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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Cold Front - Shreveport

Sun, Feb 21 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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Worthy 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Road Worthy Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)Worthy Fun Run (10 & UNDER - 1/2 MILE)Worthy 5k +1

From $20 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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Mardi Gras Madness - Shreveport

Sat, Feb 27 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

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

Sat, Mar 6 · Lafayette, LA Lafayette

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5KAinsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS +8

From $0 Open 70 spots left

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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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Shamrockin Run New Orleans

Sun, Mar 7 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual Leprechaun Kids Fun RunLeprechaun Kids Fun RunVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open

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The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road 5K Shamrock Run5K Shamrock Run

From $35 Open

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Redbud 5K Color Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Vivian, LA Vivian

Road Louisiana Redbud Festival 5K Color Run

From $25 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 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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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Shreveport

Sun, Mar 21 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Rodeo Stampede - Shreveport

Sun, Mar 21 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile Run1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +11

From $15 Open 3 spots left

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Crescent City Classic 10k

Sat, Mar 27 · New Orleans, LA New Orleans

Virtual 10K General Registration10K General RegistrationRun For It Charity Registration +7

From $45 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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Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (15)

Sat, Apr 10 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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FMOL Health Tiger 10K

Sun, Apr 11 · Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge

Road Tiger Kids MileLamar Tiger Kids MileAssisted 5K +7

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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William's Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Shreveport

Sun, Apr 18 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Spring Fling - Shreveport

Sun, Apr 25 · 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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (19)

Sat, May 8 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (20)

Sat, May 15 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Shreveport

Sun, May 16 · Bossier City, LA Bossier City

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (22)

Sat, May 29 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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OUTLAST SHREVEPORT - NIGHT OUT EDITION

Sat, Jun 5 · Shreveport, LA Shreveport

Trail 6 Hour Night Out Challenge6 Hour Night Out Challenge

From $90 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (24)

Sat, Jun 12 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 19 · Slidell, LA Slidell

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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