Rankings · updated July 10, 2026

Best Races in LA

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  1. 1 Crescent City Classic 10K New Orleans, LA Mar 2027 USATF 76.0/100
  2. 2 CRRC Sneaux Cone Series Lafayette, LA May 2026 15.0/100
  3. 3 Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run Denham Springs, LA Aug 2026 15.0/100
  4. 4 Chemin-A-Haut 4 Mile Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk Bastrop, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  5. 5 Al Briede Gold Cup New Orleans, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  6. 6 "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026 New Orleans, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  7. 7 DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K Carencro, LA Dec 2026 15.0/100
  8. 8 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k Farmerville, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  9. 9 2026 Jingle Bell Run New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Dec 2026 15.0/100
  10. 10 Butts & Guts 5K New Orleans, LA Aug 2026 15.0/100
  11. 11 Colonel Cross Country 3200m Thibodaux, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  12. 12 Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K New Orleans, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  13. 13 Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Shreveport Bossier City, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  14. 14 Blessing of the Bikes and Runners 2026 Baton Rouge, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  15. 15 5 Mile Fall Classic @LPP Ruston, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  16. 16 9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge Gonzales, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  17. 17 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk Baton Rouge, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  18. 18 9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  19. 19 18th Annual Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit Iowa, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  20. 20 BRBC Annual Fall Century ride Clinton, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  21. 21 50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk La Place, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  22. 22 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile Lafayette, LA Mar 2027 15.0/100
  23. 23 Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  24. 24 A run for diabetes 5K walk/run . Shreveport, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  25. 25 Americana YMCA Splash and Dash Zachary, LA Aug 2026 15.0/100
  26. 26 Death By a Mile Lake Charles, LA Feb 2027 15.0/100
  27. 27 4 THE LONG RUN LLC Half Marathon and Marathon Training (for Log Jammer) Shreveport, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  28. 28 Camellia Crossing: Acadiana's Gleaux Run Lafayette, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  29. 29 2nd Annual Angel Baby Fun Run Minden, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  30. 30 CASA Superhero Run 5k - Natchitoches Natchitoches, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  31. 31 2025 Power of Pearl Lung Cancer Walk and Kids Fun Run Covington, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  32. 32 10th Annual St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy: Poor Man's Run Monroe, LA Feb 2027 15.0/100
  33. 33 Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Shreveport Bossier, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  34. 34 Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29) Slidell, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  35. 35 Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Shreveport, LA (30) Shreveport, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  36. 36 A run/ walk for diabetes 5k. Shreveport, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  37. 37 Bastille Day Race Saint Bernard, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  38. 38 73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon Chalmette, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  39. 39 Breacher 5k Ruston, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  40. 40 Deganation ALL-Terrain Experience Springfield, LA Aug 2026 15.0/100
  41. 41 Domestic Violence Awarness Run 2026, Break the Silence. End The Violence New Orleans, LA Aug 2026 15.0/100
  42. 42 Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k Carencro, LA Feb 2027 15.0/100
  43. 43 College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research Ruston, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  44. 44 Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/Run New Orleans, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  45. 45 AHG'S Gobble Wobble 5k Bossier City, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  46. 46 All Hands 5k & Fun Run 2026! Shreveport, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  47. 47 Autumn Breeze Road Race Shreveport, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  48. 48 Downtown Christmas Run Shreveport, LA Dec 2026 15.0/100
  49. 49 Claiborne Academy Rebel Glow Run 5k Haynesville, LA Aug 2026 15.0/100
  50. 50 2026 RRRR Summer Fun Run Series Shreveport, LA Jun 2026 15.0/100
  51. 51 Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles Lafayette, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  52. 52 Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge Lafayette, LA Oct 2026 15.0/100
  53. 53 Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run) Lafayette, LA Dec 2026 15.0/100
  54. 54 Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile Breaux Bridge, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  55. 55 Crescent City Classic 10k New Orleans, LA Mar 2027 15.0/100
  56. 56 CCC Bridge Run Gretna, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  57. 57 Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile Lafayette, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  58. 58 Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival Lake Charles, LA Jul 2026 15.0/100
  59. 59 Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K West Monroe, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100
  60. 60 CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run Lafayette, LA Sep 2026 15.0/100
  61. 61 ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K New Orleans, LA Dec 2026 15.0/100
  62. 62 Baton Rouge Turkey Trot Baton Rouge, LA Nov 2026 15.0/100

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