Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Packet Pick Up Packet pickup will take place on Friday, October 23, from 4–6 p.m. at University Hall on Louisiana Tech University's campus and Saturday October 24, from 6:30-7:30am near the start line. Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:30AM- Packet pickup and race day registration opens7:30 AM- Packet pickup and race day registration closes7:45 AM - Announcements & National Anthem8:00 AM- 5K Run/Walk begin with awards to follow Stick around after the run to visit with our student organizations and learn more about our academic programs, research, and community projects. Awards All finishers will receive a finisher medal. Age group awards for the 5k: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for overall male and femaleMale & female 1st place in age groups will be awarded as follows: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Course The course will run through part of downtown Ruston and the Greenway. The course will be well-marked and have water stations. Swag bags & giveaways courtesy of our sponsors. Check-in will be in the parking lot of The Depot. Parking for the event will be in the First Baptist Church parking lot across the street. Since this race is on Halloween, we encourage everyone to dress up for the race! An award will be given to the best dressed. Every registration includes a t-shirt! T-shirts can only be guaranteed to those who register before Tuesday, October 20. Race Day Schedule 7:00 AM - Packet pickup and race day registration opens 7:45 AM - Packet pickup and race day registration closes 8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run begins with 5K Run/Walk to immediately follow Hang out after the race to grab a coffee and listen to live music! Awards Awards will be given to the overall male and female for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Awards will be given for the 5K to the top 3 in the following age brackets: 9 & under10-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950+

For runners, walkers, amblers, friends, and family of all ages who want to beat their time, socialize, exercise, or just plain ole have fun! This race can be whatever you are looking for and also helps support a great program. This 5K race helps to raise funds and promote a Christian youth organization (TRAIL LIFE USA, TROOP-0316). There will be a smores station, water stations, and promotional booths for all ages after the race. Registration and T-Shirt pickup begins at 6:30 A.M. and the race begins at 8:00 A.M., November 14, 2026, at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, LA. It will begin at a pavillion on the North side of the Hoogland Lake inside the park. There will also be a 1K Fun Run for those with littles or just don't want to run/walk the whole 5K. The Fun Run and non-timed competitive runners can walk/run for free

This is a 5K and 1 Mile run hosted on Louisiana Tech's campus by Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Pre-Registration will be open until October 24th at 11:59 PM. Participants who pre-register will receive a Sprint For St. Jude athletic T-Shirt. Normal registration will open immediately following pre-registration's closing and will be open until November 6th at 11:59 PM.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ho, ho, ho! It’s that magical time of year again, and we’re thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual Ruston Rudolph Run 5K at the Ruston Sports Complex. The 5k Run will begin at the entrance of our indoor facility and will run around the entire complex going in and out of our different sports complexes/fields with Christmas spirit all along the way! Thursday, December 17th, 2026 6:30 p.m. Ruston Sports Complex 2103 Champions Way Ruston, LA 71270 5K REGISTRATION: All ages can register for the 5K ENTRY FEE- $25 through November 16th (includes T-shirt) LATE ENTRY FEE- $30 from November 17th through Race day (includes T-shirt, while supplies last) PACKET PICK UP: Shreveport Pick Up @ Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Ave. Shreveport LA, 71105 Friday, December 11th from noon-6:00 p.m. Ruston Pick Up @ Ruston Sports Complex, 2103 Champions Way. Ruston, LA 71270 Monday, December 14th - Wednesday, December 16th from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Race Day (Thursday, December 18th) 7:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m. AWARDS: Overall male and female winners will receive a trophy, Male and female winners in the following age divisions will receive a medal: 10-under; 11-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, 70+ Entire course is well lit Dogs allowed, must be on leash Strollers are welcome Bikes are not allowed POST PARTY: Join us for EVEN MORE Christmas Festivities immediately after the race! FREE ICE SKATING FOOD TRUCKS CHRISTMAS MUSIC 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY IN THE KNOW! FACEBOOK: @RUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION @RUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX INSTAGRAM: @RUSTONRPAR @THERUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX WWW.RUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX Questions? Contact Us! 318-255-5800 Olivia Oliphint

Heritage Classical Academy invites you to join us for our annual fundraiser 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! About Heritage Our goal at Heritage is to become a full K-12 Classical Christian school. Thanks to your generous prayers and support, we currently operate a full Kindergarten and First Grade! Proceeds from this race will benefit HCA's further growth, as we seek to add Second Grade for the 2027-2028 school year. Your support is instrumental and very much appreciated! To learn more about the school, please visit heritageruston.com Race Details The race will be held at The Gospel (108 Sanctuary Road, Ruston, LA). The race course is cross county style, primarily grass. On race day we are offering two awesome options: a 1 mile fun run (or walk), and a 5K for more serious runners. Race Packages Race packages will be available for pickup on Wednesday, February 24 from 11:30-1:00 at Calvary Baptist Church, 5200 Hwy 167, Ruston, LA. Race packages will also be available the morning of the race at The Gospel from 7-7:45 AM. 108 Sanctuary Road, Ruston, LA The only way to guarantee that you receive an awesome T-shirt is to register early. Refer 5 friends and receive a $20 refund (bring all your friends!). Award categories: 5K Male and Female overall 5K Age group awards for the following brackets: U10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ 1 mile fun run: Overall Male and Female Sign up by February 8 to guarantee your awesome t-shirt!

Welcome to year 6 of The Old School @ LPP!! Guess what?!  No price increase!  Everything else is increasing but not the price of this race from last year to this year.  There are tiers so get in early and pay less!   This is an "Old School" style mud, dirt, blood and tears trail run at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, Louisiana.  LPP is one of the best kept trail secrets in Louisiana.  This race is 3 distances.  We will have a 5 mile, a 10 mile, and a 20 mile race.  The 5 mile race is a 1/2 loop of a 10 mile course.  The 10 mile is a whole loop, the 20 mile is two, 10 mile loops.  There will be an aid station at the start/finish area and there will be an aid station on the course at about mile 4 & 6.  This race is now partnering with Rad Racing for timing but guarantee to expect the same Get On A Trail energy from previous years and excellent support from Ruston based businesses and a charity: There is a price increase on February 1st and March 1st.  You may not get a s