Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us for the 9th Carson Valley Turkey Trot. This fun run takes place in the beautiful Carson Valley, starting at Minden Park in downtown Minden. Trot through this picturesque downtown neighborhood as a fun way to start the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition to the in-person fun run on Thanksgiving morning, children 12 and under can participate in the Turkey Dash or skip the in-person events altogether- and opt for the virtual race to run on your own schedule.   If race is full, same day registration will be available.  T-shirt and swag bag as available.

It’s time for our 13th REHAB REINDEER RUN hosted by Minden Medical Center Rehab Services. Come join us for a jolly good time to kick off 2026 Christmas in Minden weekend! This years’ participants will run/walk through the Ridgewood neighborhood at night to take in all of the Christmas lights lining the course! Enter and run individually or enter individually and run with friends, co-workers, family, etc. as a TEAM! There is a prize for the largest team! Starting Time: Friday, December 4, 2026 6:00pm Registration: Early Registration is $30 until November 20th. All participants who register by midnight on November 20th will receive a long sleeve Rehab Reindeer Run T-shirt. Registration AFTER November 21st until Race Day is $35. Student Price is $25 (18-under) at all times. You may pay with credit card online or with cash, check, or card at MMC Business Office at 346 Homer Road in Minden or Sportspectrum in Shreveport at 6970 Fern Avenue. Race Course: The course will begin at MMC Outpatient Physical Therapy, 1120 Homer Road, then left from parking lot onto Southridge Drive and through Ridgewood neighborhood via Ridgewood Circle (twice around) and will end at MMC Outpatient Physical Therapy. Packet Pickup: Thursday, December 3rd, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., MMC Outpatient Therapy, 1120 Homer Road and Race Day 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. before the race. Age Group Awards: A male and female in each of the following age groups will receive awards: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ There will also be an overall 1st place male & 1st place female award. Post-Race Party: Following the race we will have complimentary fruit, snacks & hot chocolate and race awards, so stick around! Inclement Weather: Check Minden Medical Center’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MMCRehab) or call 382-7371 for updates on race day weather.

Run Caney is back again!  This will be a 5K, 6 mile and 12 mile loop run around beautiful Upper Caney Lake near Minden, Louisiana.  The run, set in the slight hills and oak flats of the Kisatchie National Forest; is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature at its finest.   It's not too hilly, not too rocky, and not too root laden.   It's just right! Goldilocks would love it!   This is an "Old School Style" trail run.   It's a perfect first timer's race!    THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY THE $5 USAGE FEE. I'VE COVERED IT THIS YEAR BY SECURING THE DAY USE AREA. Overall male and female winner in each race will get an award of some type.  Age group winner will receive a home-made ornament of some type.

18th Annual ~ Kid's Half Mile Fun Run, 5k, and 10k. Our Kid's Half Mile Fun Run is for kids 10 and under. Kids will receive a race medal at the finish line! The top runners in each age group will also receive a plaque so make sure you stay for the awards! Our 5k and 10k do not receive finisher medals but the top runners in each age division will receive a race medal during the awards. We also have a Virtual Run for those that want to do that! Your Virtual Packet will include a race bib, race shirt, and race medal. These will be mailed out prior to race week. Please note that NO race packets will be mailed out EXCEPT for the Virtual Run. All other race packets must be picked up in Minden by Race Day.

PHES Run Club Fundraiser Where: Johnson Lane Park When: Sunday August 29, 2027 at 8:00am Registration starts at 7am 5k Race Starts at 8:30 am 1 mile Race Starts at 8:00 am Maps posted below. 5K route would begin and end at Johnson Lane Park and proceed counter-clockwise as follows: Start at Johnson Lane Park. East on Stephanie, South on Fuller Ave, East on Amber Rose Dr., North Pamela Pl, East on Stephanie, North on E Valley Rd, West on Lindsay Ln, South on Squires St, West on Stephanie back to finish line. 1-Mile Route also begins and ends at Johnson Lane Park. Leave Johnson lane park heading West on Stephanie. Turn right (North) on Mac Dr., turn right (West) on Park Haven to make a quick U-turn on col-de-sac, and return to Johnson Lane Park. First 100 people who sign up get a swag bag and hat.