Louisiana · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Slidell, Louisiana

Every upcoming 5K around Slidell, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

18 upcoming 5K races found · 4 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field57 finishersSquirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (25)in the 5K
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (47) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 5, 20264th Annual Rockin' Around Olde Towne 5K Slidell, LA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (51) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (02) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (03) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (05) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (07) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (08) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (11) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (12) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (15) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (16) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (19) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (20) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (22) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (24) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (25) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $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 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Slidell

When are most 5K races held in Slidell?

January is the busiest month for 5K races in Slidell, with 3 of the 18, followed by May with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Slidell 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 5K races in Slidell with published results, the typical median finish is around 44:54, 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 Slidell?

Browse Slidell run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.