5K Races in Louisiana
Louisiana has 113 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, April, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. Shreveport leads with 21 races, followed by Slidell (14), Baton Rouge (8), and New Orleans (8). The remaining 55% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Louisiana
Oct (32) · Sep (20) · Aug (16) · Nov (15) · Jul (9) · Dec (8) · Mar (5) · Feb (4) · Jan (2) · Apr (1) · May (1)
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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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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
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)
Slidell, LA
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (34)
Shreveport, LA