What race distances can I run in Monroe?
Monroe has 5K (10). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Louisiana · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Monroe, Louisiana
Upcoming running races in and near Monroe, Louisiana - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
10 upcoming races · 4 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Monroe races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026"A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k Monroe, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Love Like Olivia 10K/5K Monroe, LAFrom $20Details Thu, Oct 29, 2026Fright Night 5k Monroe, LAFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026NELA Bar Foundation - Race Judicata Monroe, LAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Race for Renewal Monroe, LAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Fall into Recovery 5K Monroe, LAFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Monroe Alumnae's Annual Red Reindeer 5K Fun Run/Walk Monroe, LAFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Monroe Jingle Bell Classic Monroe, LAFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 202710th Annual St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy: Poor Man's Run Monroe, LARegistration opens Nov 4From $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Glory 5k Run/Walk Monroe, LARegistration opens Feb 2, 2027From $25Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Monroe. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Monroe
When is race season in Monroe?
October is the busiest month for races in Monroe, with 4 of the 10, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Monroe races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 races in Monroe with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:49, 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 Monroe?
Browse Monroe run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.