Louisiana · 5K
5K Races in Louisiana
Louisiana currently has 82 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Shreveport, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Bossier City have the largest concentration of events.
November (28), December (16) and February (10) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 82 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 82
- Active listings
- 164
- Cities with races
- 56
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Upcoming 5Ks in Louisiana
All 82 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KShreveport, LAMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~1,000 runners
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Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5KLafayette, LAHalf Marathon10K5KTrail 10K/5K +1 more ~500 runners
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Zydeco Marathon & Half MarathonLafayette, LAMarathonHalf MarathonTeam Relay5K +1 more ~2,500 runners
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Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5KBaton Rouge, LA5K Run/WalkUntimed Warrior WalkVirtual 5K ~500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Louisiana
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Saints Kickoff RunNew Orleans, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.5 Miles ~23,090 runners
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ICCS Fest and Panther RunLake Charles, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile ~3,400 runners
When 5Ks happen in Louisiana
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 10 upcoming races
- March
- 8 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 3 upcoming races
- October
- 10 upcoming races
- November
- 28 upcoming races
- December
- 16 upcoming races
Louisiana cities with the most 5Ks
- Shreveport
- 9 upcoming races
- New Orleans
- 8 upcoming races
- Baton Rouge
- 8 upcoming races
- Bossier City
- 7 upcoming races
- Lafayette
- 6 upcoming races
- Monroe
- 6 upcoming races
- Slidell
- 4 upcoming races
- Natchitoches
- 3 upcoming races
Running in Louisiana cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Saints Kickoff RunNew Orleans, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.5 Miles ~23,090 runners
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ICCS Fest and Panther RunLake Charles, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile ~3,400 runners
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Slidell Food & Fun Fest RacesSlidell, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~1,475 runners
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1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/WalkBaton Rouge, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~900 runners
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Revel Run (Red River Revel 5K & 15K)Shreveport, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced15K5KKids 5KWheelchair 5K ~800 runners
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Hi Sugar 5K (Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival)New Iberia, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run/Walk ~400 runners
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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile RunDenham Springs, LA Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile5K ~300 runners
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - ShreveportBossier, LA Usually held in October · next date not announcedKids Dash (~20 yd)1 Mile5KQuarter Marathon (6.55 mi) +1 more ~5 runners
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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton RougeGonzales, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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A run for diabetes 5K walk/run .Shreveport, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!Shreveport, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K
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Angel Dash - DeRidder, LADeRidder, LA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMemorial WalkUntimed 5KVirtual
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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5KNew Orleans, LA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/RunNew Orleans, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5kHaynesville, LA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for ResearchRuston, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Dance Away 5K & 1 MileBreaux Bridge, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile5K
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Domestic Violence Awarness Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The ViolenceNew Orleans, LA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)Shreveport, LA Usually held in July · next date not announced5K10K
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Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. JudeRayville, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile
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Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints AcadianaLafayette, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun RunBaton Rouge, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | WalkNew Orleans, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Gator Tail 5k Trail RaceLacombe, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K5K Trail Run - Youth (10-15)1 mile Fun RunGator Gallop
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Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial RunHammond, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)Shreveport, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)Slidell, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Healing In Motion LA: Glow & Grow 5K & 1 Mile Fun RunHammond, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K
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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- ShreveportBossier City, LA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon20 Yards1 Mile5K +1 more
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Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & WalkNew Orleans, LA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.5 Miles
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Louisiana: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Louisiana?
- RaceRove currently lists 82 upcoming 5Ks in Louisiana with a confirmed date, plus 82 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Louisiana cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Shreveport (9), New Orleans (8), Baton Rouge (8), Bossier City (7) and Lafayette (6).
- When is 5K season in Louisiana?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (28), December (16) and February (10).
- What is the biggest 5K in Louisiana?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Louisiana is the Saints Kickoff Run, with about 23,090 runners across all of its distances.
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