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Running Races in Louisiana

Every upcoming running race in Louisiana, all 176 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

176 upcoming races · 98 with finish-time stats

5K 14810K 34Half Marathon 31Marathon 5Ultra 1
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By the numbers

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 field17,740 finishersCrescent City Classic 10kin the 10KLongest-running50th year50th Annual Andouille Run/Walkannual tradition

Races by City in Louisiana

Baton Rouge 14Bossier City 7Carencro 3Covington 4Denham Springs 3Hammond 3Lafayette 13Lake Charles 5Metairie 3Minden 3Monroe 9Natchitoches 4New Orleans 19Ruston 4Shreveport 25Slidell 8

Soonest Races in Louisiana

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Sat, Jul 11, 2026Half Marathon and Marathon Training Shreveport, LAFrom $100Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run Denham Springs, LA1 Mile5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026SLAKK GIVES BACK 5K Baton Rouge, LA5KFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5k Haynesville, LA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Domestic Violence Awarness Run 2026 New Orleans, LA5KFrom $25Register Sun, Aug 9, 2026Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport Shreveport, LA50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $25Details Thu, Aug 13, 2026Taproom Trot Covington, LA2 MilesFreeRegister Sat, Aug 15, 2026The Atomic Two Miler Monroe, LA2 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Butts & Guts 5K New Orleans, LA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Live Oak High School 5K Denham Springs, LA1 Mile5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33) Slidell, LA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Liberty Ruck & 5k Ruston, LA5KFrom $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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Louisiana

Which Louisiana cities have the most races?

Shreveport (25), New Orleans (19), Baton Rouge (14), Lafayette (13) have the most upcoming races in Louisiana. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 5K (148), 10K (34), Half Marathon (31), Marathon (5), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Louisiana?

October is the busiest month for races in Louisiana, with 47 of the 176, followed by September with 35. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Louisiana races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 98 races in Louisiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:25, 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.

Are there trail races in Louisiana?

Yes, 4 races around Louisiana get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.