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October 2026 5K Races in Louisiana

Every 5K in Louisiana in October 2026, all 58 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

58 5K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 5K Races, By the Numbers

35:04Median finish time
18:39Median winning time
107Median field size
26October 5K races with published results

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 22, 2026.

When in October

The October Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 24 and October 25, with 16 of them. Another 3 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 410
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 1110
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 189
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 2516
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 110

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,077 finishersCorporate Classic 5Kin the 5K

October 5K Races by City

Shreveport 9Baton Rouge 5Monroe 4Jennings 3New Orleans 3Slidell 3Bossier City 2Calhoun 2Crowley 2Lake Charles 2Mandeville 2Ruston 2Alexandria 1Barksdale AFB 1Columbia 1Donaldsonville 1Eunice 1Franklinton 1
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Soonest 5K Races in October

58 total
Fri, Oct 2, 2026Kings 5k Run And Walk Breast Cancer Awareness Grambling, LA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle Jennings, LA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Lafayette, LA5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Great 5k and Paddlefest Shreveport, LA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Puttin' on the Pink 2026 Patterson, LA5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run New Orleans, LA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Knights Dash 5K Scott, LA1 Mile5KFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 3, 2026Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k Vidalia, LA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest Baton Rouge, LA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Barksdale AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run Barksdale AFB, LA9K5KFrom $30Register Sun, Oct 4, 2026Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport Bossier City, LA20 Yards1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Revel Run Shreveport, LA15K5KFrom $30Details

Common Questions About Running an October 5K in Louisiana

When in October are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Louisiana is October 24 and October 25, with 16 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 24 with 14. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 5K?

As early as you can. 22 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 57 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an October 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $10 up to $45, 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.

What is a good 5K time?

Across the 26 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 35:04, and the median winning time was 18:39. So anything under 35:04 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical October 5K field?

The median one finished 107 runners, across the 26 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:03:55.

5K Races in Other Months

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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