Upcoming Races in Ruston

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Ruston, Louisiana, from September 2026 to February 2027.

6
Races
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Sport

The race calendar

Racing in Ruston

The Ruston race calendar is busiest in September, February, and October. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K and 1 Mile.

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

22,224

as of 2023

City Elevation

236 ft

Nearest Airport

MLU

Monroe Regional Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Ruston, LA

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6 races in Ruston

September 2026 Ruston, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in Ruston, Louisiana in September.
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Breacher 5k
101 West Park Avenue, Ruston, LA
5K
Avg 87° / 64°·236 ft city elevation
Sep–Oct
27–25
Sun–Sun
Running
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Ruston Lincoln Parish, LA
Jim Mize Track and Field Complex, Ruston, LA
Avg 85° / 61°·236 ft city elevation

October 2026 Ruston, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Ruston, Louisiana in October.
Oct
24
Sat
Running
College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
5K
Avg 75° / 50°·236 ft city elevation

November 2026 Ruston, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Ruston, Louisiana in November.
Nov
14
Sat
Running
TRAIL LIFE USA, CAMPFIRE RUN
211 Parish Park Rd., Ruston, LA
5K
Avg 68° / 44°·236 ft city elevation

December 2026 Ruston, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Ruston, Louisiana in December.
Dec
17
Thu
Running
Ruston Rudolph Run
2103 Champions Way, Ruston, LA
5K
Avg 58° / 37°·236 ft city elevation

February 2027 Ruston, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Ruston, Louisiana in February.
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Heritage Classical Academy 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
108 Sanctuary Road, Ruston, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 64° / 42°·236 ft city elevation

Just Outside Ruston

Races near Ruston

Kings 5k Run And Walk Breast Cancer Awareness
Fri, Oct 2
127 Kings street, Grambling, LA
4 mi away
Not Ya Mama's 5K
Sat, Oct 24
189 Calhoun Loop Road, Calhoun, LA
17 mi away
Pumpkin 5K Run Calhoun Civic Club
Sat, Oct 31
189 Calhoun Loop Rd, Calhoun, LA
17 mi away
Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Rollin On The River 5K
Sat, Nov 7
501 Mane St, West Monroe, LA
28 mi away
Wild Turkey 3 Miler
Thu, Nov 26
Mane Street, West Monroe, LA
28 mi away
Recovery Race 5k
Sat, Sep 19
104 cheniere lake Dr, West Monroe, LA
28 mi away
Monroe Alumnae's Annual Red Reindeer 5K Fun Run/Walk
Sat, Dec 12
2401 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA
30 mi away
Love Like Olivia 10K/5K
Sat, Oct 24
3801 Chauvin Ln, Monroe, LA
31 mi away
Fright Night 5k
Thu, Oct 29
506 N. 2nd Street, Monroe, LA
31 mi away
"A Walk to Remember" Pregnancy & Infant Loss 5k
Sat, Oct 10
316 S Grand St, Monroe, LA
31 mi away
MAD Dash 5k
Sat, Sep 26
2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA
32 mi away
MAD Dash 5K
Sat, Sep 26
2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA
32 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Ruston, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Ruston, Louisiana, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Ruston?
Ruston hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Ruston?
Races in Ruston 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 February.
What race distances can you find in Ruston?
Upcoming races in Ruston cover distances including 1 Mile and 5K.
What other cities near Ruston have races?
Nearby race cities include Monroe.