Upcoming Races in Lake Charles

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from August 2026 to July 2027.

8
Races
4
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Lake Charles

The Lake Charles race calendar is busiest in October, February, and July. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Duathlon, Triathlon, and Ultramarathon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, Sprint, 1K, and 10K, 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

4,794

as of 2023

City Elevation

10 ft

Nearest Airport

LCH

Lake Charles Regional Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Lake Charles, LA

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8 races in Lake Charles

August 2026 Lake Charles, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lake Charles, Louisiana in August.
Aug
29
Sat
TriathlonDuathlon
Gator Gauntlet Off-road Triathlon
107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA
Sprint
Avg 91° / 71°·10 ft city elevation

September 2026 Lake Charles, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lake Charles, Louisiana in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Squeeze the Day 5k
107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 89° / 69°·10 ft city elevation

October 2026 Lake Charles, Louisiana Races

3 upcoming races in Lake Charles, Louisiana in October.
Oct
10
Sat
Running
The McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop & Kids 1K Round Up Fun Run Presented by the STREAM FAMILY
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
1K · 5K
Avg 83° / 59°·10 ft city elevation
Oct
16–18
Fri–Sun
Running
ChuckFAST Gleaux-Run 2025
816 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 82° / 60°·10 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
ICCS Fest and Panther Run
1536 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 79° / 57°·10 ft city elevation

December 2026 Lake Charles, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lake Charles, Louisiana in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Lake Area Runners Presents Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon & 1 Mile Fun Run
6150 Graywood Parkway, Lake Charles, LA
1 Mile · Half Marathon
Avg 64° / 43°·10 ft city elevation

February 2027 Lake Charles, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lake Charles, Louisiana in February.
Feb
13
Sat
RunningUltra
Death By a Mile
107 Sutherland Rd, Lake Charles, LA
Avg 66° / 44°·10 ft city elevation

July 2027 Lake Charles, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lake Charles, Louisiana in July.
Jul
10
Sat
Running
Ainsley's Angels 14th Annual Sunset 5K And Finish Festival
Lake Charles Event Center/Arcade Amphitheater, Lake Charles, LA
5K
Avg 91° / 73°·10 ft city elevation

Just Outside Lake Charles

Races near Lake Charles

Park to Park 13.1M // 10K // 1K
Sat, Feb 20
1015 Ruth Street, Sulphur, LA
7 mi away
18th Annual Queen of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Benefit
Sat, Oct 10
503 Hwy 90, Iowa, LA
14 mi away
Run the Roux 5K
Sat, Oct 24
1502 Industrial St, Vinton, LA
19 mi away
Lighthouse Run
Sat, Nov 14
101 Barataria, Cameron, LA
34 mi away
Therapy Center Annex 5K
Sat, Oct 31
2002 Johnson Street, Jennings, LA
36 mi away
The Melissa Doise Hope for the Miracle
Sat, Oct 3
300 State St., Jennings, LA
36 mi away
Dean Granger Memorial 5K
Sat, Oct 3
708 Simmons Drive, Orange, TX
38 mi away
Rotary Club of Vidor: Community 5K RUN/WALK Presented By: First Financial Bank
Sat, Sep 12
14810 I-10, Vidor, TX
45 mi away
Neches Labor Day 5k
Mon, Sep 7
601 Grisby Ave, Port Neches, TX
45 mi away
Pink With Purpose One Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sun, Oct 25
Duson Ave, Iota, LA
46 mi away
The Official Big Pumpkin Run 2026
Sat, Oct 3
1500 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX
47 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Lake Charles, Louisiana, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles hosts duathlon, running, triathlon, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Lake Charles?
Races in Lake Charles 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 February.
What race distances can you find in Lake Charles?
Upcoming races in Lake Charles cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Sprint.