Running Races in Louisiana
Louisiana has 215 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in January, April, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. Shreveport leads with 36 races, followed by New Orleans (25), Baton Rouge (17), and Lafayette (16). The remaining 56% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Louisiana
Oct (52) · Sep (40) · Nov (29) · Jul (25) · Aug (25) · Dec (15) · Mar (12) · Feb (9) · Jan (5) · Apr (2) · May (1)
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Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash
Crowley, LA
Run for the Paws Kids Color Dash
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Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile
Marksville, LA
Independence Day 5K / 1 Mile
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)
Slidell, LA
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)
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Rocketchix Pointe-Marie
Baton Rouge, LA
Rocketchix Pointe-Marie
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Shark Week 5K, 10K - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA
Shark Week 5K, 10K - Lake Charles, LA
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)
Shreveport, LA
