Races Near New Orleans, LA

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 29 upcoming races near New Orleans, LA from October 2026 to July 2027. The next is Taproom Trot on October 8 in Covington, LA. Registration is open for 20. One advertises prize money.

Updated Oct 6, 2026Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

With aid station data

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)

1 aid

Sat, Oct 17in 11 days

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)

Slidell, LA

Half Marathon10K+1

Open until Oct 17from $30

3 aid

Sat, Oct 24in 18 days

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half

New Orleans, LA

50 mi50K+1Prize money

Closes Oct 24from $80

2 aid

Fri, Dec 11in 2 months

Frigid Beast Feast

Springfield, LA

150 mi102 mi

from $33

2 aid

Sat, Feb 13, 2027in 4 months

Q50 Races Trails Extravaganza

Franklinton, LA

50 mi30 mi+3

1 aid

Fri, Nov 6in 31 days

Q50 Races Chupacabra

Franklinton, LA

10 mi5 mi

Race calendar

October 2026

18 races

Oct8Thu
Taproom Trot
Covington, LA
Registration open
Oct10Sat
1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk
Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Open until Oct 10from $25
Oct10Sat
Love Alive Church 5k
Baton Rouge, LA
5K1K
Open until Oct 9from $25
Oct10Sat
Northshore Half Marathon
Mandeville, LA
Half Marathon10 mi+1
Open until Oct 11from $40
Oct10Sat
Oktoberfest Run & Walk
New Orleans, LA
6K1 mi
Open until Oct 10from $50
Oct10Sat
St Luke "Race with a Purpose"
Slidell, LA
5K2K
Open until Oct 10from $15
Oct10Sat
TRI for the CHANGE
Thibodaux, LA
from $20
Oct17Sat
Gator Tail 5k Trail Race
Lacombe, LA
5K
Open until Oct 15from $34.50
Oct17Sat
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)
Slidell, LA
Half Marathon10K+1
Open until Oct 17from $30
Oct17Sat
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Open until Oct 17from $10
Oct18Sun
Healing In Motion LA: Glow & Grow 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Hammond, LA
5K1 mi
Open until Oct 18from $35
Oct18Sun
TCC Wave Makers 5K
Metairie, LA
5K
Open until Oct 18from $20
Oct24Sat
Bay Saint Louis Cult Classics 5K
Bay Saint Louis, MS
5K
Open until Oct 24from $45
Oct24Sat
Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Baton Rouge, LA
5K1 mi
Open until Oct 24from $30
Oct24Sat
The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half
New Orleans, LA
50 mi50K+1Prize money
Closes Oct 24from $80
Oct25Sun
73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon
Chalmette, LA
14 mi
Open until Oct 20from $32
Oct25Sun
Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
New Orleans, LA
Half Marathon10K+1
Open until Oct 26from $25
Oct31Sat
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44)
Slidell, LA
Half Marathon10K+1
Open until Oct 31from $30

November 2026

6 races

Nov1Sun
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA
Harvey, LA
5K
Open until Nov 1from $15
Nov6Fri
"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026
New Orleans, LA
10K5K
Open until Nov 8from $30
Nov6Fri
Q50 Races Chupacabra
Franklinton, LA
10 mi5 mi
Nov7Sat
Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run
Long Beach, MS
5K1 mi
Open until Nov 6from $20
Nov14Sat
New Orleans Marathon
New Orleans, LA
MarathonHalf Marathon+1
Open until Nov 15from $50
Nov21Sat
Last Wolf Howling
Petal, MS
Backyard Ultra

December 2026

2 races

Dec11Fri
Frigid Beast Feast
Springfield, LA
150 mi102 mi
from $33
Dec12Sat
Q50 Races 20th Anniversary 5k
Mandeville, LA
5K
Closes Dec 9from $35

January 2027

1 race

Jan30Sat
Live Oak Ultra
Biloxi, MS
50KHalf Marathon

February 2027

1 race

Feb13Sat
Q50 Races Trails Extravaganza
Franklinton, LA
50 mi30 mi+3

July 2027

1 race

Jul24Sat
Diablito 50/50
Springfield, LA
50 mi50K

Quick answers

What is the next race near New Orleans, LA?

Taproom Trot, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Covington, LA.

What is the closest race to New Orleans?

Oktoberfest Run & Walk in New Orleans, LA, about 1 mile from New Orleans, on October 10, 2026.

How many races near New Orleans, LA have open registration?

20 of the 29 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Taproom Trot, 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk and Love Alive Church 5k.

Which races near New Orleans, LA offer prize money?

One race advertises prize money.

How many of the races near New Orleans, LA are ultramarathons?

6 of the 29 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 23 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for races near New Orleans, LA?

October 2026, with 18 of the 29. November 2026 follows with 6.

Nearby states

Louisiana73 Arkansas71 Mississippi29 Texas317

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