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Half Marathons in Louisiana
Louisiana currently has 21 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. New Orleans, Bossier City, Shreveport and Baton Rouge have the largest concentration of events.
December (5), November (4) and January (3) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 5 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 21
- Active listings
- 26
- Cities with races
- 14
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Upcoming half marathons in Louisiana
All 21 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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Swamp Stomp Half Marathon & 1 Mile Fun RunLake Charles, LAHalf Marathon1 Mile Fun Run ~300 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
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in Louisiana
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Zydeco Marathon & Half MarathonLafayette, LAMarathonHalf MarathonTeam Relay5K +1 more ~2,500 runners
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Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KShreveport, LAMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~1,000 runners
When half marathons happen in Louisiana
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 3 upcoming races
- November
- 4 upcoming races
- December
- 5 upcoming races
Louisiana cities with the most half marathons
- New Orleans
- 3 upcoming races
- Bossier City
- 3 upcoming races
- Shreveport
- 2 upcoming races
- Baton Rouge
- 2 upcoming races
- Lafayette
- 2 upcoming races
- Alexandria
- 1 upcoming race
- DeRidder
- 1 upcoming race
- Franklinton
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons 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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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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Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5KNew Orleans, LA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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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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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - ShreveportShreveport, LA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more
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The New Orleans Ultramarathon and HalfNew Orleans, LA Usually held in October · next date not announced50 Miler50KHalf Marathon
Half Marathons 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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 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.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in Louisiana: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Louisiana?
- RaceRove currently lists 21 upcoming half marathons in Louisiana with a confirmed date, plus 5 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Louisiana cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: New Orleans (3), Bossier City (3), Shreveport (2), Baton Rouge (2) and Lafayette (2).
- When is half marathon season in Louisiana?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are December (5), November (4) and January (3).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Louisiana?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Louisiana is the Louisiana Marathon, with about 7,000 runners across all of its distances.
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