# 5K Races in Louisiana (2026)

> 173 upcoming 5K races across Louisiana.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/5k

## Races

- **[Domestic Violence Awarness Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The Violence](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208976-domestic-violence-awarness-run-2026-break-the-silence-end-th)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203805-summer-meltdown-half-marathon-shreveport)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 6.5 mi / Marathon
- **[Butts & Guts 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147714-butts-guts-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[Live Oak High School 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149382-live-oak-high-school-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Denham Springs, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198017-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Liberty Ruck & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204059-liberty-ruck-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ruston, LA · 5K / 1.7 mi
- **[Americana YMCA Splash and Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184247-americana-ymca-splash-and-dash)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Zachary, LA · 1 mile / 1.5 mi / 2.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[The Annual Run The Bluff 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126538-the-annual-run-the-bluff-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Miles for Motion + 5k Color Run 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183602-miles-for-motion-5k-color-run-2026)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Monroe, LA · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (34)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200053-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-shreveport-la-34)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[The Shield of Kindness 5k & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209424-the-shield-of-kindness-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Winnie's Way 5k Rescue Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115581-winnies-way-5k-rescue-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bossier, LA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Never Forget 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133294-never-forget-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Covington, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202421-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-35)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-28743-claiborne-academy-rebel-glow-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Haynesville, LA · 5K
- **[27th Annual Marcus Jones/100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115972-27th-annual-marcus-jones-100-black-men-of-st-mary-parish-5k-)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morgan City, LA · 5K
- **[Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209548-caleb-wilson-anti-hazing-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210143-kiwanis-5k-color-run-and-pancake-festival)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Natchitoches, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-9238-cajunman-triathlon-duathlon-aquabike-aquathlon-5k-run)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lafayette, LA · 23.6 mi / 23.1 mi / 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165303-9-11-heroes-run-baton-rouge)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gonzales, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165735-9-11-heroes-run-new-orleans-louisiana)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[Squeeze the Day 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180534-squeeze-the-day-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Charles, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Faster Pastor Jeff's Run for St. Jude](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184960-faster-pastor-jeffs-run-for-st-jude)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rayville, LA · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Patriot Day Color Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186546-patriot-day-color-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Baton Rouge, LA · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207386-kisatchie-crusher-gravel-run-fondo-mtb)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Minden, LA · 18.0 mi / 43.0 mi / 66.0 mi / 5K / 10K / 33.0 mi / 54.0 mi / 6.0 mi / 14.0 mi / 21.0 mi
- **[Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210810-talk-pirate-to-me-5k-10k-half-shreveport)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bossier City, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Fearless Together 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210851-fearless-together-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pineville, LA · 5K
- **[Mission: Possible Run, Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48722-mission-possible-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 10K
- **[Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60490-dance-away-5k-1-mile)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Breaux Bridge, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Run for the Reins - 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64265-run-for-the-reins-5k-run-walk-and-pancake-breakfast)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harrisonburg, LA · 5K
- **[Al Briede Gold Cup](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116119-al-briede-gold-cup)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K / 805 m
- **[Summer Grove Baptist Church 5K & 10K Mission Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-123920-summer-grove-baptist-church-5k-10k-mission-race)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 10K / 5K
- **[Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148414-hammond-firefighters-911-memorial-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hammond, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Terrebonne General Health System HeroFest 5K 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150047-terrebonne-general-health-system-herofest-5k-2026)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Houma, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Recovery Race 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161387-recovery-race-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Monroe, LA · 3.0 mi
- **[Sock Out Cancer 5K and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177917-sock-out-cancer-5k-and-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stonewall, LA · 5K / 402 m
- **[Paws For A Cause 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185969-paws-for-a-cause-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198018-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Heroes and Villains Half Marathon- Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203807-heroes-and-villains-half-marathon-shreveport)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bossier City, LA · 1 mile / 5K / 6.5 mi / Marathon
- **[Breacher 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205768-breacher-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ruston, LA · 5K
- **[Ush One See 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-35888-ush-one-see-5k-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lafayette, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Femmes Natales Runabout](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37779-femmes-natales-runabout)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Thibodaux, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[CCC Bridge Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70422-ccc-bridge-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gretna, LA · 5K
- **[Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Acadiana](https://runthis.run/event/rs-155252-seize-the-day-warrior-walk-acadiana)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lafayette, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[SAINTS KICKOFF RUN Presented by Hancock Whitney](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149462-saints-kickoff-run-presented-by-hancock-whitney)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K / 805 m
- **[Red Wagon 5K and 1 Mile Wagon Pull](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165499-red-wagon-5k-and-1-mile-wagon-pull)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pineville, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[MAD Dash 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167703-mad-dash-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Monroe, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[MAD Dash 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191795-mad-dash-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Monroe, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (39)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200055-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-shreveport-la-39)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Woodlands 5K Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200900-woodlands-5k-trail-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Belle Chasse, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Autumn Breeze Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-24428-autumn-breeze-road-race)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 10K / 5K
- **[Hi Sugar 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4118-hi-sugar-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Iberia, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149480-kelsey-bradley-favrot-memorial-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K / 805 m
- **[Kings 5k Run And Walk Breast Cancer Awareness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211302-kings-5k-run-and-walk-breast-cancer-awareness)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Grambling, LA · 5K
- **[Great 5k and Paddlefest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129553-great-5k-and-paddlefest)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Puttin' on the Pink 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164573-puttin-on-the-pink-2026)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Patterson, LA · 5K
- **[Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184170-fried-chicken-festival-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Knights Dash 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209522-knights-dash-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Scott, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Living Hope Pumpkin Patch 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210893-living-hope-pumpkin-patch-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Vidalia, LA · 5K
- **[The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4462-the-melissa-doise-hope-for-the-miracle)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jennings, LA · 5K
- **[Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48924-footprints-forever-5k-1-mile-fun-run-walk-maddies-footprints)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lafayette, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194957-day-of-the-dead-half-marathon-shreveport)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bossier, LA · 1 mile / 5K / 6.5 mi / Marathon
- **[Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50704-sugarman-tri-du-aquabike-aquathon-5k-run-walk-kids-tri-and-s)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Youngsville, LA · 18.4 mi / 21.1 mi / 5K / 15.4 mi
- **[Northshore Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111218-northshore-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mandeville, LA · Marathon / 10.0 mi / 5K
- **[Oktoberfest Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135519-oktoberfest-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 3.7 mi / 1 mile
- **[1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165304-1-million-steps-2-safety-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Baton Rouge, LA · 5K
- **["A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168546-a-walk-to-remember-pregnancy-infant-loss-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Monroe, LA · 5K
- **[Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 5K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168645-zwolle-tamale-fiesta-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Zwolle, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189075-2nd-annual-angel-baby-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Minden, LA · 3.6 mi
- **[2026 Healing Tribal Strong Rez Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212009-2026-healing-tribal-strong-rez-run-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marksville, LA · 5K
- **[Revel Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-24320-revel-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 9.3 mi / 5K
- **[The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-51892-the-mcneese-cowboy-club-5k-gallop-kids-1k-round-up-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Charles, LA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[WALK! For Your Life](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208931-walk-for-your-life)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lafayette, LA · 5K
- **[Running With Padre 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129235-running-with-padre-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Youngsville, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Rice Festival 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168968-rice-festival-5k-run)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crowley, LA · 5K
- **[A run for diabetes 5K walk/run .](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181668-a-run-for-diabetes-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185051-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-baton-rouge-la)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Baton Rouge, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Healing In Motion LA: Glow & Grow 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193115-healing-in-motion-la-glow-grow-5k-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hammond, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198020-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-42)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Eastwood Baptist 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210248-eastwood-baptist-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Haughton, LA · 5K / 805 m
- **[TCC Wave Makers 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189366-tcc-wave-makers-5k)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Metairie, LA · 5K / 805 m
- **[Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-120272-footprints-forever-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Baton Rouge, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131133-the-great-pumpkin-run-for-bennett-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crowley, LA · 5K
- **[Slidell Food & Fun Fest Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133797-slidell-food-fun-fest-races)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Slidell, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Not Ya Mama's 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162011-not-ya-mamas-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Calhoun, LA · 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187163-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-shreveport-la-43)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run the Roux 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207557-run-the-roux-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Vinton, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209286-college-of-applied-natural-sciences-run-for-research)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ruston, LA · 5K
- **[All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210204-all-hands-5k-fun-run-2026)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Washington Parish Fair 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211936-washington-parish-fair-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Franklinton, LA · 5K
- **[St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-51506-st-marks-paw-print-sprint-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Corporate Classic 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70428-corporate-classic-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[Love Speaks 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87528-love-speaks-5k-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Eunice, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[ICCS Fest and Panther Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-121533-iccs-fest-and-panther-run)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Charles, LA · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157727-big-easy-halloween-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Orleans, LA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Zonta 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116581-zonta-5k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163004-salute-to-veterans-5k-10k-half-marathon-shreveport)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bossier City, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Pelican Energy Run for Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164472-pelican-energy-run-for-hope)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mandeville, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167491-donaldsonville-run-for-a-cause-5k-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Donaldsonville, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202422-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-44)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Therapy Center Annex 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208630-therapy-center-annex-5k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jennings, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Pumpkin 5K Run Calhoun Civic Club](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211045-pumpkin-5k-run-calhoun-civic-club)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Calhoun, LA · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203877-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-new-orleans-la)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harvey, LA · 5K
- **["Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-120327-running-for-the-heart-5k-10k-run-walk-new-orleans-2026)** — Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Orleans, LA · 5K / 10K
- **[Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152473-elvin-howard-sr-pancreatic-cancer-advocacy-foundation-5k-run)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Baker, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Race for Renewal](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160211-race-for-renewal)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Monroe, LA · 5K
- **[Watson Strong 5k Color Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164607-watson-strong-5k-color-fun-run)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Vidalia, LA · 5K
- **[Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-17594-jungle-gardens-7k-trail-5k-run-1-mile)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Avery Island, LA · 1 mile / 5K / 4.3 mi
- **[CASA Superhero Run 5k - Natchitoches](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189125-casa-superhero-run-5k-natchitoches)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Natchitoches, LA · 5K
- **[Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-82996-ainsleys-angels-11th-annual-rollin-on-the-river-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · West Monroe, LA · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Acadiana, LA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132353-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-acadiana-la)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lafayette, LA · 5K
- **[The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210824-the-goddess-50-shades-of-purple-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[LOPA Trail Run for Life 5K - 10K - Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68304-lopa-trail-run-for-life-5k-10k-fun-run)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Carencro, LA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172181-trail-life-usa-campfire-run)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Ruston, LA · 5K
- **[New Orleans Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193810-new-orleans-marathon)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Orleans, LA · Marathon / 5K
- **[Turkey Shuffle - Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204664-turkey-shuffle-shreveport)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shreveport, LA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Fall into Recovery 5K presented by Pecan Haven Addiction Recovery Center](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209558-fall-into-recovery-5k-presented-by-pecan-haven-addiction-rec)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Monroe, LA · 5K
- **[Lighthouse Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-36990-lighthouse-run)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Cameron, LA · 1000 m / 5K / 10K
- **[Running of the Elves 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-101384-running-of-the-elves-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Central, LA · 1 mile / 3.5 mi
- **[Semper Fi Strides 5K/1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113840-semper-fi-strides-5k-1-mile-walk)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Scott, LA · 1 mile / 3.2 mi
- **[Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135684-run-the-runway-5k-run-and-fun-walk)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (47)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198023-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-47)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[AHG'S Gobble Wobble 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209798-ahgs-gobble-wobble-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bossier City, LA · 5K / 805 m
- **[Washington Parish St. Jude Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211651-washington-parish-st-jude-turkey-trot)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bogalusa, LA · 5K
- **[Born to Run - Baton Rouge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-53558-born-to-run-baton-rouge)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Baton Rouge, LA · 805 m / 5K
- **[Light the Way 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170858-light-the-way-5k)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Natchitoches, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-19110-sportspectrums-log-jammer-marathon-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shreveport, LA · Marathon / 5K
- **[Camellia Crossing: Acadiana's Gleaux Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188531-camellia-crossing-acadianas-gleaux-run)** — Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lafayette, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Tammany Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-100296-tammany-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Covington, LA · 5K / 5.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Wild Turkey 3 Miler](https://runthis.run/event/rs-103052-wild-turkey-3-miler)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · West Monroe, LA · 3.0 mi
- **[Warriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169378-warriors-of-hope-annual-5k-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Houma, LA · 5K
- **[Sportspectrum Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-25909-sportspectrum-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Baton Rouge Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-98650-baton-rouge-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Baton Rouge, LA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (48)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187192-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-at-shreveport-la-48)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-121007-dasher-dancer-prancer-5k)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Carencro, LA · 5K
- **[ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96334-ash-foundation-run-walk-5k-3k)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Orleans, LA · 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[Downtown Christmas Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-26420-downtown-christmas-run)** — Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shreveport, LA · 5K
- **[Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-120769-kenners-ole-man-river-half-marathon)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Kenner, LA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile / 31.1 mi
- **[Run Caney](https://runthis.run/event/rs-121012-run-caney)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Minden, LA · 6.0 mi / 12.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[2026 Jingle Bell Run New Orleans, LA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-138917-2026-jingle-bell-run-new-orleans-la)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · New Orleans, LA · 5K
- **[Ruston Rudolph Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153404-ruston-rudolph-run)** — Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Ruston, LA · 5K
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (51)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198024-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-slidell-la-51)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Slidell, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-54469-cajun-country-run-1-2-marathon-10k-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lafayette, LA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Monroe Jingle Bell Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-67366-monroe-jingle-bell-classic)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Monroe, LA · Marathon / 5K
- **[Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204246-gingerbread-lane-5k-10k-shreveport)** — Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bossier City, LA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (52)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187193-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-shreveport-la-52)** — Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shreveport, LA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154286-new-years-day-5k-half-marathon-shreveport)** — Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bossier City, LA · 5K / Marathon
- **[Human Trafficking Awareness 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195236-human-trafficking-awareness-5k)** — Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Baton Rouge, LA · 5K
- **[The Louisiana Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-100074-the-louisiana-marathon)** — Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Baton Rouge, LA · Marathon / 6.5 mi / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Mulberry Cougar Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168830-mulberry-cougar-classic)** — Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Houma, LA · 1 mile / 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 173 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Shreveport, LA (24)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/shreveport/5k.md)
- [New Orleans, LA (17)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/new-orleans/5k.md)
- [Baton Rouge, LA (12)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/baton-rouge/5k.md)
- [Lafayette, LA (11)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/lafayette/5k.md)
- [Bossier City, LA (10)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/bossier-city/5k.md)
- [Monroe, LA (9)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/monroe/5k.md)
- [Slidell, LA (8)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/slidell/5k.md)
- [Ruston, LA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/ruston/5k.md)
- [Lake Charles, LA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/lake-charles/5k.md)
- [Natchitoches, LA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/natchitoches/5k.md)
- [Carencro, LA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/carencro/5k.md)
- [Hammond, LA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/hammond/5k.md)
- [Houma, LA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/houma/5k.md)
- [Minden, LA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/minden/5k.md)
- [West Monroe, LA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/west-monroe/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/5k](https://runthis.run/races/louisiana/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).