Louisiana · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in Louisiana

Every upcoming Half Marathon in Louisiana, all 40 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

40 upcoming half marathons · 19 with finish-time stats

5K Races 14410K Races 50Marathons 5
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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 Marathon

Louisiana Half Marathons by City

Slidell 17Bossier City 6Shreveport 4New Orleans 3Lafayette 2Metairie 1Lake Charles 1Kenner 1Monroe 1Deridder 1Baton Rouge 1Sulphur 1Broussard 1

Half Marathons in Louisiana by Month

December 2026 7January 2027 6March 2027 6

The Next Half Marathons in Louisiana

40 total
Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fleet Feet Metairie Full & Half Marathon Metairie, LAHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K New Orleans, LAHalf Marathon10K5K1 MileFrom $140Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport Bossier City, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026New Orleans Marathon New Orleans, LAMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $130Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (47) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sun, Nov 22, 2026Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Shreveport, LAMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $100Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (48) Shreveport, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon & 1 Mile Fun Run Lake Charles, LAHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $90Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon Kenner, LAHalf Marathon10K5K1 MileFrom $75Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run) Lafayette, LAHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $60Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Monroe Jingle Bell Classic Monroe, LAHalf Marathon5KFrom $60Details

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 Half Marathon in Louisiana

Which Louisiana cities have the most half marathons?

Slidell (17), Bossier City (6), Shreveport (4), New Orleans (3) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in Louisiana?

December is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Louisiana, with 7 of the 40, followed by January with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Louisiana Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 19 Half Marathon races in Louisiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:08:59, 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.