Upcoming Races in Baton Rouge

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

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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

October 2026 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

4 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Baton Rouge, LA
427 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 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
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Creeping it Real 5k
7122 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 77° / 54°·50 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Love Alive Church 5k
4517 Lassen Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
1K · 5K
Avg 83° / 61°·50 ft city elevation

November 2026 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

3 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in November.
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Ron Smith Memorial 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

2 upcoming races 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
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Reindeer Run
107 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 44°·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

2 upcoming races 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
Feb
13
Sat
Running
Baton Rouge General Mardi Gras Mambo 5K/10K
AZ Young Park, Baton Rouge, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 64° / 44°·50 ft city elevation

March 2027 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in March.
Mar
13
Sat
Running
The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run
3129 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA
5K
Avg 71° / 49°·50 ft city elevation

April 2027 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in April.
Apr
11
Sun
Running
FMOL Health 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

Races near Baton Rouge

Nov
21
Sat
Running
Cane Field Classic
6 miles away610 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA
1 Mile · 4 Mile
Avg 69° / 45°
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Running of the Elves 5K
7 miles away13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA
1 Mile
Avg 69° / 46°
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
8 miles away3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 73° / 50°
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Project Graduation: Run N Done 5K
9 miles away979 Government Street, Denham Springs, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 68° / 46°·33 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
POUND The PAVEMENT For Pilot Club of Denham Springs 5K & Fun Run
9 miles away941 Government Street, Denham Springs, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 71° / 48°·33 ft city elevation
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Krewe McKey Fitness 5K 2027
12 miles away4608 Virginia St, Zachary, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 63° / 42°·88 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
CAL Classic XC Meet
12 miles away8201 Laws Rd, Addis, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 53°
Nov
14
Sat
Running
The Extra Mile: Raising Funds for Futures
12 miles away6781 Hwy. 1 South, Addis, LA
1 Mile
Avg 71° / 46°
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K
13 miles away4100 School St., Zachary, LA
5K
Avg 66° / 44°·88 ft city elevation
Apr
17
Sat
Running
HurryCane Hustle
15 miles away40070 Parker Rd, Prairieville, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 59°
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Donaldsonville Run For A Cause 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
27 miles away314 Mississippi St, Donaldsonville, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 76° / 53°
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run 2026
37 miles awayRenaissance Festival grounds, Hammond, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 72° / 50°·39 ft city elevation

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.