Upcoming Races in Baton Rouge

Endurance Grid lists 16 races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from September 2026 to April 2027.

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Races
1
Sport

The race calendar

Racing in Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge race calendar is busiest in October, November, and January. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, 1K, and Marathon, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

223,699

as of 2023

City Elevation

50 ft

Nearest Airport

BTR

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Baton Rouge, LA

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16 races in Baton Rouge

September 2026 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Patriot Day Color Run/Walk
10100 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 90° / 70°·50 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Walk to Remember, Run for Hope
7122 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 87° / 67°·50 ft city elevation

October 2026 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

5 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Shenandoah Elementary 5K & Fall Fest
16555 Appomattox Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 84° / 62°·50 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 83° / 61°·50 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Love Alive Church 5k
4517 Lassen Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
1K · 5K
Avg 83° / 61°·50 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA
427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 81° / 58°·50 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Footprints Forever 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Pointe Marie Neighborhood, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 55°·50 ft city elevation

November 2026 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

3 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in November.
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk
4400 Airpark Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 69° / 46°·50 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Born to Run - Baton Rouge
222 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 69° / 46°·50 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Baton Rouge Turkey Trot
368 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 67° / 45°·50 ft city elevation

December 2026 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Ryan's Run/Walk Race For Sickle Cell Disease
Downtown Riverfront, Levee Green, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 90° / 72°·50 ft city elevation

January 2027 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in January.
Jan
9
Sat
Running
Human Trafficking Awareness 5K
1001 Capitol Access Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 62° / 41°·50 ft city elevation
Jan
16–17
Sat–Sun
Running
The Louisiana Marathon
660 N 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 62° / 41°·50 ft city elevation

February 2027 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
9870 Scotland Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 66° / 45°·50 ft city elevation

April 2027 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in April.
Apr
11
Sun
Running
Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K
Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 77° / 55°·50 ft city elevation
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Seize the Day Warrior Walk + 5K - Baton Rouge
6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 56°·50 ft city elevation

Just Outside Baton Rouge

Races near Baton Rouge

Cane Field Classic
Sat, Nov 21
610 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA
6 mi away
Running of the Elves 5K
Sat, Nov 21
13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA
7 mi away
Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Sat, Nov 7
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA
8 mi away
Project Graduation: Run N Done 5K
Sat, Feb 20
979 Government Street, Denham Springs, LA
9 mi away
9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge
Sat, Sep 12
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales, LA
19 mi away
River Roux Olympic Triathlon
Sat, Oct 10
211 West Main Street, New Roads, LA
25 mi away
Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sat, Oct 31
314 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, LA
27 mi away
BRBC Annual Fall Century ride
Sat, Oct 3
9506 Plank Road, Clinton, LA
27 mi away
Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run 2026
Sat, Mar 20
Renaissance Festival grounds, Hammond, LA
37 mi away
Healing In Motion LA: Glow & Grow 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Sun, Oct 18
200 West Charles Street, Hammond, LA
38 mi away
Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run
Thu, Nov 26
Chappapeela Sports Park 19325 Hipark Boulevard, Hammond, LA
38 mi away
Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run
Sat, Sep 19
200 West Charles Street, Hammond, LA
38 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 16 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Baton Rouge?
Races in Baton Rouge run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Baton Rouge?
Upcoming races in Baton Rouge cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.