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The Louisiana Marathon
Bâton-Rouge, United States
January 16, 2027 to January 17, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
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Running races in Louisiana
10 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 30 races in Louisiana with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events102 confirmed dates
Competitions30Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 100.1 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,250 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Crescent City Classic 10k
New Orleans, United States
March 27, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunCharity Run
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Bossier City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Tushars Mountain Runs
Beaver, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100.1 km70.2 km41.7 km19.9 km
High AltitudeMountain+1
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Cajun Country Run
Lafayette, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
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Kelly Kicking Cancer Shamrock Sprint
Covington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km1.61 km
Charity RunCity Run+2
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Ultramarathon de la Nouvelle Orléans
New Orleans, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km42.2 km21.1 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+3
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Log Jammer Half Marathon
Shreveport, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2027 - Jan 17, 2027 | The Louisiana Marathon | Bâton-Rouge, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2027 | Crescent City Classic 10k | New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon | Bossier City, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Tushars Mountain Runs | Beaver, Utah, US | Trail Running | 100.1 km70.2 km41.7 km19.9 km |
| Date to be announced | Cajun Country Run | Lafayette, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Kelly Kicking Cancer Shamrock Sprint | Covington, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 10 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultramarathon de la Nouvelle Orléans | New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 80 km42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Log Jammer Half Marathon | Shreveport, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Monroe Jingle Bell Run | Monroe, Louisiana, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Q50 Races Bleau Moon 5 and 10 Miles | Mandeville, Louisiana, US | Trail Running | 16.09 km8.05 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Louisiana (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 30 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Bâton-Rouge, New Orleans, Bossier City, and Beaver. Notable events in the selection include The Louisiana Marathon, Crescent City Classic 10k, and Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 100.1 km, reaching up to +5,250 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Louisiana includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Louisiana?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 30 individual races in Louisiana. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include The Louisiana Marathon, Crescent City Classic 10k, and Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Louisiana?
Events in Louisiana focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 100.1 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Bâton-Rouge, New Orleans, Bossier City, and Beaver.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Louisiana?
The most selective courses in Louisiana climb up to +5,250 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Louisiana?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.