When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Louisiana is April 17 and April 18, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 17 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Louisiana
April 2027 5K Races in Louisiana
Every 5K in Louisiana in April 2027, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
6 5K races in April 2027
When in April
The April Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 17 and April 18, with 3 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The April 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
April 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in April
6 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Thin Mint Sprint 5K & Daisy Dash 1 Mile Fun Run New Orleans, LARegistration opens Oct 26From $35Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027FMOL Health Tiger 10K Baton Rouge, LAFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LARegistration opens Nov 1From $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027William's Run Bossier City, LAFreeDetails Sun, Apr 18, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Shreveport Shreveport, LAFrom $22Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Spring Fling - Shreveport Shreveport, LAFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Louisiana
When should I sign up for an April 5K?
As early as you can. 3 of these April 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 4 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an April 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $20 up to $35, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.