What race distances can I run in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has 5K (16). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Upcoming running races in and near Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
17 upcoming races · 14 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Baton Rouge races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Patriot Day Color Run/Walk Baton Rouge, LAFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Walk to Remember, Run for Hope Baton Rouge, LAFrom $30Register Wed, Sep 30, 2026StrongHER Louisiana Community Fun Run/Walk Baton Rouge, LAFreeRegister Sat, Oct 3, 2026Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest Baton Rouge, LAFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Love Alive Church 5k Baton Rouge, LAFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 10, 20261 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk Baton Rouge, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, LAFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Footprints Forever 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Baton Rouge, LAFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Born to Run - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk Baton Rouge, LAFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Baton Rouge Turkey Trot Baton Rouge, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease Baton Rouge, LAFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Human Trafficking Awareness 5K Baton Rouge, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027The Louisiana Marathon Baton Rouge, LAFrom $20Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baton Rouge, LAFrom $10Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K Baton Rouge, LAFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LAFrom $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 Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Baton Rouge
When is race season in Baton Rouge?
October is the busiest month for races in Baton Rouge, with 5 of the 17, followed by September with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Baton Rouge?
9 of the 17 races in Baton Rouge already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Baton Rouge races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 races in Baton Rouge with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:50, 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 race in Baton Rouge?
Browse Baton Rouge run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.