Updated Jul 23, 2026
5K Races in Louisiana
Browse 109 upcoming running races in Louisiana with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Jul 23, 2026
New Orleans, LA 70124 | 5K
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Aug 29, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)
Slidell, LA 70458 | 5K
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Sep 5, 2026
Kiwanis 5K Color Run and Pancake Festival
Natchitoches, LA 71457 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 19, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (38)
Slidell, LA 70458 | 5K
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Sep 19, 2026
Summer Grove Baptist Church 5K & 10K Mission Race
Shreveport, LA 71118 | 6.2 Miles
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Oct 17, 2026
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 | 5K
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Oct 24, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (43)
Shreveport, LA 71101 | 5K
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Oct 31, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44)
Slidell, LA 70458 | 5K
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Nov 28, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (48)
Shreveport, LA 71101 | 5K
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Dec 26, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (52)
Shreveport, LA 71101 | 5K
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Feb 13, 2027
SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Baton Rouge, LA 70807 | 1 Miles
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Race planning guide
How to choose a 5k races in Louisiana
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.