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Running Races in Louisiana

Every upcoming running race in Louisiana, all 219 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

219 upcoming races · 109 with finish-time stats

5K 17210K 42Half Marathon 35Marathon 5Ultra 2
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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

Alexandria 4Baton Rouge 17Bossier City 12Carencro 3Covington 3Hammond 5Lafayette 14Lake Charles 6Metairie 4Minden 3Monroe 13Natchitoches 3New Orleans 19Pineville 4Ruston 6Shreveport 32Slidell 6

Soonest Races in Louisiana

219 total
Sat, Jul 11, 2026Half Marathon and Marathon Training Shreveport, LAFrom $100Details Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fleet Feet Metairie Full & Half Marathon Metairie, LAHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Thu, Sep 10, 2026Red River Road Runner Learn to Run! Classes Shreveport, LAFrom $32Details Thu, Sep 10, 2026Taproom Trot Covington, LA2 MilesFreeRegister Sat, Sep 12, 2026Mission: Possible Run, Walk Shreveport, LA5K10KFrom $12Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile Breaux Bridge, LA1 Mile5KFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast Harrisonburg, LA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Rapides Junior Runners Fall Series Pineville, LA1 Mile1KFrom $65Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge Gonzales, LA5K1 MileFrom $26Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, LA5KFrom $41Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Squeeze the Day 5k Lake Charles, LA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude Rayville, LA10K5K1 MileFrom $20Details

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 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Louisiana

Which Louisiana cities have the most races?

Shreveport (32), New Orleans (19), Baton Rouge (17), Lafayette (14) 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 (172), 10K (42), Half Marathon (35), Marathon (5), Ultra (2). 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 68 of the 219, followed by September with 47. 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 109 races in Louisiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:39, 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.