Upcoming Races in New Orleans

Endurance Grid lists 14 races in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 2026 to September 2027.

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Races
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Sports

Racing in New Orleans

The New Orleans race calendar is busiest in November, March, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Duathlon, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, Half Marathon, 10K, 1 Mile, 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

376,035

as of 2023

City Elevation

1 ft

Nearest Airport

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in New Orleans, LA

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14 races in New Orleans

October 2026 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in October.
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Corporate Classic 5K
New Orleans City Park's Practice Track, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 77° / 64°·1 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 78° / 59°·1 ft city elevation

November 2026 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

4 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in November.
Nov
6–8
Fri–Sun
Running
"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026
Bayou St. John on Wisner (Near PanAm), New Orleans, LA
5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 55°·1 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Running
The Goddess 50 shades of purple 5k
1 palm Dr, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 75° / 57°·1 ft city elevation
Nov
14–21
Sat–Sat
Running
New Orleans Marathon
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA
5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 72° / 53°·1 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
NOAC Turkey Day Race
Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans, LA
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 69° / 51°·1 ft city elevation

December 2026 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in December.
Dec
6–20
Sun–Sun
Running
ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Area, New Orleans, LA
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 67° / 49°·1 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Orleans, LA
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 67° / 50°·1 ft city elevation

March 2027 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

3 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in March.
Mar
7
Sun
Running
Shamrockin Run New Orleans
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 71° / 52°·1 ft city elevation
Mar
20
Sat
Running
Seize the Day Warrior Walk - New Orleans
Audubon Park, Shelter #10 (near the golf clubhouse), New Orleans, LA
1 Mile
Avg 75° / 56°·1 ft city elevation
Mar
27
Sat
Running
Crescent City Classic 10k
1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
10K
Avg 75° / 56°·1 ft city elevation

April 2027 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Thin Mint Sprint 5K & Daisy Dash 1 Mile Fun Run
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 59°·1 ft city elevation
Apr
4
Sun
Running
Legs n' Dregs Brewery Marathon
634 Lesseps St, New Orleans, LA
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 76° / 58°·1 ft city elevation

September 2027 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in New Orleans, Louisiana in September.
Sep
5
Sun
TriathlonDuathlon
New Orleans Triathlon
6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA
Sprint
Avg 89° / 78°·1 ft city elevation

Races near New Orleans

Nov
1
Sun
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA
4 miles away808 MacArthur Avenue, Harvey, LA
5K
Avg 76° / 57°·-3 ft city elevation
Apr
10–11
Sat–Sun
Running
Walk for Weims 2027
5 miles away307 Phosphor Ave, Metairie, LA
Avg 80° / 61°·-4 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Duathlon
73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon
5 miles awayOP Box 802, Chalmette, LA
Sprint
Avg 78° / 61°·1 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Running
CTC 43rd Annual 10 mile and 5 mile race
7 miles away899 E Magistrate, Chalmette, LA
10 Mile
Avg 70° / 50°·1 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
SCR Fall Fest Fun Run
7 miles away4317 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA
1 Mile
Avg 71° / 54°·-4 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk
9 miles awayLafreniere Park, Metairie, LA
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 67° / 50°·-4 ft city elevation
Jan
17
Sun
Running
Breaking Dawn 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Dash
9 miles away3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA
5K
Avg 62° / 46°·-4 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
TCC Wave Makers 5K
9 miles away3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA
5K
Avg 81° / 62°·-4 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Road Cycling
Tour de Jefferson 2026 Presented by LCMC Health
10 miles away5801 Leo Kerner Pkwy, Marrero, LA
Avg 68° / 49°
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon
11 miles awayKenner's Heritage Park - Next to Heritage Hall, Kenner, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 50K
Avg 65° / 49°·-2 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk
26 miles awayThomas F Daley Memorial Park, La Place, LA
2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 81° / 60°·5 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)
28 miles away105 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 80° / 57°·15 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 14 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana, spanning 3 sports.
What kinds of races are held in New Orleans?
New Orleans hosts duathlon, running, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in New Orleans?
Races in New Orleans 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 November and March.
What race distances can you find in New Orleans?
Upcoming races in New Orleans cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Sprint.
What other cities near New Orleans have races?
Nearby race cities include Metairie and Slidell.