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5K races near Hammond
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Upcoming 5K races near Hammond
JUL 2
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)
Slidell · 68 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Happy's 5000 and Beer Mile
Baton Rouge · 70 km away
AUG 5
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
Denham Springs · 48 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
Butts & Guts 5K
New Orleans · 71 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)
Slidell · 68 km away
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16AUG
Run · road · 5K
Americana YMCA Splash and Dash
Zachary · 73 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
Never Forget 5k Run/Walk
Covington · 35 km away
SEP 4
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge
Gonzales · 57 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Patriot Day Color Run/Walk
Baton Rouge · 63 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Al Briede Gold Cup
New Orleans · 67 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
St. Jude Walk/Run 5K - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge · 70 km away
Hammond · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Hammond
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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk
The Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk begins on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans, near the National Fried Chicken Festival entrance. This morning 5K is scheduled for the festival weekend, accommodating competitive runners, casual walkers, children, families with strollers, and students.
The race takes place before the festival opens, followed by a post-race gathering featuring food, drinks, and entertainment. A 5K registration includes admission to the National Fried Chicken Festival with all-day re-entry, positioning the run as the initial activity of a longer festival day. A 1-mile Kids Fun Run is available for participants aged 12 and under, and group discounts are offered for parties of five or more registering together.
1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk
The 1 Million Steps 2 Safety 5K Run/Walk begins at 7919 Independence Blvd. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This 5K, which can be run or walked, is hosted by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission during Pedestrian Safety Month. On-site registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with pre-race activities commencing at 8:30 a.m.
The event focuses on road safety, not solely competition. It unites runners, walkers, and other road users to promote pedestrian safety awareness throughout Louisiana. Participants from across the state are welcome. The race includes a t-shirt and a finish line medal.
Northshore Half Marathon
The Northshore Half Marathon starts and finishes under big moss-covered oaks in Mandeville, Louisiana, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The race weekend offers a half marathon, a 10 miler, and the Jockamo IPA 5K, giving runners a choice between a full fall distance goal and shorter options. It comes as South Louisiana begins to cool after a hot training season, so many runners use it to open their fall race calendar.
The half marathon and 10 miler run through historic Old Mandeville, along Lakeshore Drive, and onto the Tammany Trace, with the longer courses passing spectator-lined homes and lakeside roads near Fontainebleau State Park. The routes are flat and fast, which is why runners often talk about this one as a personal-best course. Mandeville is close enough to New Orleans and Baton Rouge for an easy race-morning drive, and the event keeps people around afterward with a post-race party.
2026 NOLA Dogs "Race to the Rescue" 5K Run/Walk
The NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue is an annual 5K run/walk on the grounds of Heaven's Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans. It is a fundraiser for animal rescue groups in South Louisiana, with money going to no-kill nonprofit rescues around New Orleans. The 5K is for people only, and runners and walkers can also enter virtually.
The event is built around dogs even though they do not run the 5K: pets can join the Second Line Dog Parade and the Blessing of the Pets. NOLA DOGS Charitable Giving is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) founded by JoAnne Casey, owner of Alice and Amelia, and it also runs a major dog auction every October. The group has raised $225,000, supporting rescues that often care for heartworm-positive animals needing immediate veterinary treatment.
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-themed running event in Slidell, Louisiana, starting at 8:00 AM from 105 Robert Blvd. Runners can choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, covering 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 13.1 miles.
The setup is simple: register ahead of time on RunSignup, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the start and closes 10 minutes before it. The listed parking area is close enough to walk to the start.
5th Annual Racing for Y'unity 5K
The Racing for Y'unity 5K is based at Crosby Commons on Goodyear Boulevard in Picayune, Mississippi, with a certified 5K course and a separate 1 mile fun run. It sits inside the 5th Annual Fitness Festival hosted by Fit Focused Community Pearl River County, so race day is built around local fitness, not only the road race. The listed 5K entry fee is $25, and proceeds benefit Breakthrough T1D.
The available course information is simple: runners start in Picayune and cover a certified 5K, while the shorter fun run gives families and newer participants a lower-pressure option. The surrounding festival adds CrossFit competitions, fitness parties, boot camps, training programs, group classes, and local wellness resources such as gyms, supplement shops, workout apparel, meal prep services, and healthier restaurant choices.
TCC Wave Makers 5K
Alzheimer's Walk/Run To Remember 5K
The Alzheimer's Walk/Run To Remember 5K is a 5K walk/run in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, held in October at LSU's Old Front Nine. It accommodates both runners and walkers, focusing on community participation rather than a fast-only road race.
The race supports a local organization assisting families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia in the Baton Rouge community. Now in its 25th edition, it has a long local history for a cause-focused 5K.
Corporate Classic 5K
The Corporate Classic 5K is a 3.1-mile road race in New Orleans' City Park, held on the second Saturday in November at 8:00 AM. The start is near the Louisiana Children's Museum, and the event welcomes walkers, joggers, and runners. Participants can register individually or form teams with friends or colleagues, fostering a community and workplace atmosphere rather than a purely competitive one. This race also serves a key function: it is the sole 5K qualifier for seeded positions in the Crescent City Classic 10K.
The course remains within City Park, offering a direct local 5K before the post-race activities commence. To secure a Crescent City Classic 10K seed, participants must finish in under 27 minutes; the first seeded corral requires a time under 22:30. Corporate teams are categorized by company size, ranging from small businesses to organizations with over 500 employees, with team scores based on the six fastest finishers. Contributions benefit the YMCA Adult Literacy Program. The finish area features medals, shirts, chip-timed bibs, individual and team awards, food, beverages, a live band, a Kids Zone, complimentary child-watch, and an appearance by the Saints mascot GUMBO.
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - New Orleans, LA
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in the New Orleans area is a 3.1-mile run-or-walk event based in Harvey, with finish-area logistics tied to Gretna. It is not a timed race, so the day leans more toward participation, remembrance, and fundraising than chasing official results. Walkers, runners, wheelchair users, and people with strollers are welcome, while the fastest runners can line up in a front corral if they expect to run under six minutes per mile.
The series honors Stephen Siller, the New York City firefighter who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers after the September 11 attacks. The New Orleans event supports the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, with proceeds and donations helping first responders and military families. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are allowed and encouraged, which gives the field a visible link to the people the event is built around.
North Oaks & Middendorf's Manchac Run
The North Oaks & Middendorf's Manchac Run begins and ends at Middendorf's Seafood Restaurant, located on U.S. Highway 51 in the Manchac/Akers area of Louisiana. This autumn road race offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and 10 miles, suitable for both casual runners and those seeking a longer challenge.
The race, a collaboration between North Oaks and Middendorf's, revives a local running event with strong ties to the restaurant. The course follows the Manchac area around Highway 51, with aid stations provided. Participants receive finisher medallions and a catfish plate, offering a distinct Louisiana reward at the finish. Proceeds support the North Oaks Foundation.
Girls on the Run 5K - Baton Rouge
The Girls on the Run 5K in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, located in the 70809 area, takes place in November. This event is associated with Girls on the Run, a program focused on youth running and building confidence, distinguishing it from typical club or major city road races.
The provided listing lacks a mapped course, elevation details, or specific landmarks. It appears to be a community 5K concluding the Girls on the Run season. The short, accessible distance is intended for program participants, their families, volunteers, and local runners. Limited public information exists beyond the Baton Rouge location and 5K designation, with no posted reviews on the race page.
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Hammond Training Notes
Hammond hosts 26 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep running simple in Hammond, with Cate Square Park, Zemurray Park, North Oaks Park, and Chappapeela Sports Park handling easy miles, warmups, and meetups. Hammond Hams Running Club meets Tuesdays at 6pm at Fayard Hall, and the group runs a 2-mile route with all ages and paces. Tangi running club shows up in the endurance mix too, especially around Deviate Grand Opening Weekend. Runners hit a 39 km route with +72 m when the legs want longer work. Runners do 30 km with +8 m for flatter base miles. Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run and Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run work as anchor events.
Locals ride Hammond for steady road miles more than big climbing. The route is 1 km with 176 m ascent, so it is the long Z2 day. You can do 4 km with 42 m ascent when the schedule needs a short spin. NorthShore Cycling connects cyclists, mountain bikers, and tri-athletes in the Mandeville/Covington area. Dave's Wednesday Evening Group Ride starts at 5:30 PM at the Abita Springs Gazebo. LAMBRA Time Trial Championship gives racers a clean anchor race.
Hammond training follows the humid subtropical rhythm. Locals get the best work done in the mild stretches outside the hardest summer heat, even when the calendar does not hand you perfect weather. Summer brings hot, humid days, so runners and riders keep intervals honest, stack base miles early, and respect the sweat rate. Cate Square Park and Chappapeela Sports Park still stay useful for short loops and group starts. Winter brings generally mild to cool weather, and both sports get easier to hold steady Z2. The flat course feel stays the same, but longer runs and gran fondo prep feel less heavy.