When are most 5K races held in Baton Rouge?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Baton Rouge, with 5 of the 16, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Louisiana · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Every upcoming 5K around Baton Rouge, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
16 upcoming 5K races found · 15 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Baton Rouge races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 20261 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk Baton Rouge, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, LAFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Baton Rouge, LAFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Creeping it Real 5k Baton Rouge, LAFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Love Alive Church 5k Baton Rouge, LAFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Born to Run - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Ron Smith Memorial Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk Baton Rouge, LAFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Baton Rouge Turkey Trot Baton Rouge, LAFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease Baton Rouge, LAFrom $40Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Human Trafficking Awareness 5K Baton Rouge, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027The Louisiana Marathon Baton Rouge, LAFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baton Rouge, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Baton Rouge General Mardi Gras Mambo 5K/10K Baton Rouge, LARegistration opens Oct 12From $25Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run Baton Rouge, LAFrom $35Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027FMOL Health Tiger 10K Baton Rouge, LAFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LARegistration opens Nov 1From $30Details
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 Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Baton Rouge
Are Baton Rouge 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 5K races in Baton Rouge with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:50, 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.
Where can I train for a 5K in Baton Rouge?
Browse Baton Rouge run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.