Upcoming Races in New Orleans

Endurance Grid lists 21 races in New Orleans, Louisiana, from September 2026 to April 2027.

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The race calendar

Racing in New Orleans

The New Orleans race calendar is busiest in September, October, and November. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, 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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21 races in New Orleans

September 2026 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

7 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
Caleb Wilson " Anti Hazing " 5K Walk/Run
2140 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 90° / 75°·1 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana
Audubon Park Bandstand, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 89° / 74°·1 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Al Briede Gold Cup
Historic Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 89° / 74°·1 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Sickle Cell Run/Walk
Lelong Dr, New Orleans, LA
Avg 87° / 75°·1 ft city elevation
Sep–Dec
19–12
Sat–Sat
Running
NOTC Fall 10K & 5K Training
Various Locations, New Orleans, LA
Avg 90° / 73°·1 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
SAINTS KICKOFF RUN Presented by Hancock Whitney
Champions Square, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 87° / 71°·1 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk
Audubon Park - Shelter 10, New Orleans, LA
5K
Avg 87° / 70°·1 ft city elevation

October 2026 New Orleans, Louisiana Races

4 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk
6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 83° / 71°·1 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Oktoberfest Run & Walk
Deutsches Haus, New Orleans, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 83° / 66°·1 ft city elevation
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

1 upcoming race 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

Just Outside New Orleans

Races near New Orleans

CCC Bridge Run
Sat, Sep 19
197 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA
3 mi away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA
Sun, Nov 1
808 MacArthur Avenue, Harvey, LA
4 mi away
Walk for Weims 2026
Sat, Apr 10
307 Phosphor Ave, Metairie, LA
5 mi away
73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon
Sun, Oct 25
OP Box 802, Chalmette, LA
5 mi away
SCR Fall Fest Fun Run
Sat, Nov 14
4317 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA
7 mi away
TCC Wave Makers 5K
Sun, Oct 18
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA
9 mi away
Woodlands 5K Trail Run
Sat, Sep 26
Woodlands Preserve, Belle Chasse, LA
9 mi away
Tour de Jefferson 2026 Presented by LCMC Health
Sun, Nov 22
5801 Leo Kerner Pkwy, Marrero, LA
10 mi away
Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon
Sat, Dec 12
Kenner's Heritage Park - Next to Heritage Hall, Kenner, LA
11 mi away
50th Annual Andouille Run/Walk
Sun, Oct 18
Thomas F Daley Memorial Park, La Place, LA
26 mi away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (35)
Sat, Aug 29
105 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA
28 mi away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (38)
Sat, Sep 19
105 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA
28 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 21 upcoming races in New Orleans, Louisiana, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in New Orleans?
New Orleans hosts running 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 September and October.
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, and Marathon.
What other cities near New Orleans have races?
Nearby race cities include Slidell.