Louisiana · 5K

5K Races in Louisiana

Every upcoming 5K in Louisiana, all 172 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

172 upcoming 5K races · 92 with finish-time stats

10K 42Half Marathon 35Marathon 5Ultra 2
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Louisiana races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,976 finishersThe Louisiana Marathonin the Half MarathonLongest-running14th year14th Annual Ainsley's Angels Sunset 5Kannual tradition

5K Races by City

Shreveport 28Baton Rouge 16New Orleans 15Bossier City 11Monroe 11Lafayette 9Slidell 6Lake Charles 5Hammond 5Ruston 5Pineville 3Alexandria 3Natchitoches 3Carencro 3Thibodaux 2Houma 2Jennings 2Vidalia 2Mandeville 2Crowley 2Calhoun 2Denham Springs 2Breaux Bridge 1Harrisonburg 1

Soonest 5K Races in Louisiana

172 total
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Mission: Possible Run, Walk Shreveport, LA5K10KFrom $12Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile Breaux Bridge, LA1 Mile5KFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast Harrisonburg, LA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge Gonzales, LA5K1 MileFrom $26Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, LA5KFrom $41Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Squeeze the Day 5k Lake Charles, LA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude Rayville, LA10K5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Patriot Day Color Run/Walk Baton Rouge, LA5K1.24 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB Minden, LA5K10KFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Shreveport Bossier City, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $43Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Fearless Together 5K Pineville, LA5KFreeRegister Sun, Sep 13, 2026Al Briede Gold Cup New Orleans, LA5K0.5 MilesFrom $45Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Louisiana

Which Louisiana cities have the most 5K races?

Shreveport (28), Baton Rouge (16), New Orleans (15), Bossier City (11) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Louisiana?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Louisiana, with 55 of the 172, followed by September with 35. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

How much do Louisiana 5K races cost?

Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $64, depending on the event and how early you register.

How early should I register for a 5K in Louisiana?

70 of the 172 5K races in Louisiana already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Are Louisiana 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 89 5K races in Louisiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:49, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Louisiana?

Yes, 2 races around Louisiana get you off the pavement: 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.