21 running, walking, cycling, and other events in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Join Us for a Charity Walk to Support Morgan Tillman

We invite you to participate in a heartfelt charity walk to raise funds for Morgan Tillman in her courageous fight against adenocarcinoma. Your support and presence will make a meaningful difference!

Event Highlights:

⁃ Purpose: Raise awareness and funds to help Morgan Tillman with medical expenses and treatments.

⁃ Activity: A community charity walk

⁃ Special Performance: Live music by Chase Tyler after the walk

Details:

⁃ Date & Time: Saturday March 7th ⁃ Location: Central High Football Field ⁃

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to walk together for a great cause, and stay to enjoy an uplifting live performance by Chase Tyler.

Together, we can show Morgan that she is not alone in this fight.

How You Can Help:

⁃ Walk and participate in the event

⁃ Donate or sponsor a walker

⁃ Share the event with your community

Let’s walk, celebrate, and support Morgan Tillman on her journey to healing!

The 2026 Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run

WHEN - Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:30 am

WHERE - Moreau Physical Therapy

3129 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, LA

DESCRIPTION -

The 5K Shamrock Run is a community event fun for the whole family to enjoy in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! Great opportunity to run on the last mile of the historic Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge. This is the 7th year for the Shamrock Run and we love the excitement it generates!

Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Please join us for a fabulous after party behind Moreau’s and don’t forget the 41st Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls at 11:00 a.m. WEAR YOUR GREEN!

** Please note that the 2026 route will be slightly different. After many requests, the loop will reverse. Runners will head up Perkins Road, turn left on E Lakeshore Drive, loop around to E Lakeshore Drive toward Dalrymple, Right on Magnolia Drive, Right on Perkins to Moreau PT.

EVENT DETAILS

• Early bird fees start at $35. Join us for another fantastic run on the last mile of the historic Parade Route! Registration fees start increasing January 1, 2026.

• Race Day is the same day as the parade: March 14, 2026. Race starts at 9:30 a.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m.

• The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run is proud to partner with Varsity Sports and Moreau Physical Therapy. See you on RACE DAY!

DAY OF RUN DETAILS

8:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy

9:30am - 5K Shamrock Run Start

9:30am - Finisher After Party opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy

10:15am - Awards Ceremony

REGISTRANTS

. We’re offering some awesome swag this year to the first 500 that register. Check back for updates.

· Receive customized bib with timing chip

· Entrance to post-race party – food – beverage – entertainment!

· First 500 finishers receive an awesome 2026 Shamrock Run finisher medal

· Awards will be given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers after the race

SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS - Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer for the 5K Shamrock Run? Email Brittany Shingleton at [email protected]. Sponsorship package information can be found HERE.

RACE RULES

For the safety of all participants, and for insurance reasons: Baby joggers or strollers are not allowed in the 5K race. No dogs in the race or the start/finish area. No participants with leg or foot casts. No exceptions to above rules. *Stragglers will be escorted off the route by Baton Rouge's finest police officers to make way for the Parade.

REGISTRATION FEES (Early & Late Fees & dates):

September 14, 2025, NOON $35

January 1, 2026, 12 a.m. $45

February 1, 2026, 12 a.m. $55

March 1, 2026, 12 a.m. $65

March 13, 2026, 12 a.m. $75

Registration closes Friday, March 13 at 10 AM. There is a limit of 700 spots. No more registrations once online closes so hurry and get your spot today!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Shamrock Run Fees are non-refundable & entries are non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate for any reason whatsoever, you shall not give or sell your bib number to anyone else, and you shall not transfer your entry fee to a future race. In the event that the Shamrock Run is postponed or canceled by the Organizer or by order or request of any court, the city, parish, state or federal government for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to any fortuitous event, then the Shamrock Run Fees remain non-refundable.

PACKET PICKUP

Early Packet Pickup is encouraged. Come grab your chipped bib and goodie bag! If you are unable to make it at this time, race-day packet pickup will be available beginning at 8:30am Race Day.

• Friday, March 13 | 12pm-6pm | Baton Rouge Green . Located at 2241 Christian Street, Baton Rouge, LA

• Saturday, March 14, Race Day | 830am | BEHIND Moreau Physical Therapy. Race starts at 9:30am.

AWARDS – First 500 finishers receive a unique 2026 Shamrock Run finisher medal.

Awards will still be given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers after the race compliments of Brooks Running.

Come out to our Family Friendly Neighborhood bike ride benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Site opens @ 8:00 am … Ride starts promptly at 9 Am.

This ride will be guided by the Baton Rouge Bike Club.

We will have a pancake breakfast following your 5 or 10 mile neighborhood ride!

Pancake breakfast served 9:30 till 11.

All proceeds benefit the National MS Society

Donations:

$25 Adults & Teens (13 yrs and older)

Paid Adult entry Includes a Long Sleeve Dri Fit event shirt, for all Registrations received before March 1st

Resister Early! Registrations after March 1st are not guaranteed an event shirt.

Kids (12 yrs and younger)Free!

(All must participats must register at the ride and a parents or guardian must sign a waiver for all minors)

All entries include a pancake breakfast & Guided Ride by the Baton Rouge Bike Club

Register in person @ Southern Oaks Athletic Club (Members Only)

*All must sign in with Baton Rouge bike club before the ride to participate. Please arrive early to sign in and get your race bib if you were not able to pick your bib up previously at shirt & Bib pickup.

Shirt and Bib pick up will be 5 pm to 6 pm at Southern Oaks athletic Club Thursday March 20th.

Pancake breakfast provided by

SJV Knights of Columbus council 9247

The YMCA Corporate Cup 5K Run

300 S. River Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The YMCA Corporate Cup, which is the former Providence Corporate Cup, is a 5K run/walk with a new route this year. It will be held near Downtown Baton Rouge across from the Cane’s River Center on S. River Road. It advocates wellness in the workplace and camaraderie among colleagues.

Race headquarters and Post-race party will be located on the Riverfront Plaza across from the River Center. The event offers a 3.1 mile course, four Corporate race divisions, a Fun Team division and an Individual division to suit everyone's needs. Awards to winners in each division, the Corporate Wellness Award, Oldie but Goodie Award for the oldest male and female runners. Being fit, learning more about living longer and healthier, nutrition and building camaraderie with your team and friends, chip timing and more!

Race Day Activities

We are planning an exiting After Party which will include beer, food vendors (to purchase food) as well as, the food from the cookoff. We are anticipating a spacewalk and face painting for the kiddos. We will also feature a line dancing segment. So bring the entire family for a fun and exciting time at this year's Corporate Cup.

Chip Timing

Race bibs with timing chips will be REQUIRED for scoring. In other words, if all members of a team do not have bibs, then the member without a bib will not be scored for the team. Bibs will be assigned to all registered runners. Bibs are found in the race packets, which can be picked up the Friday at packet pickup before race day.

Participation is not limited to competitors only; many companies have on-site tent locations for their employees, business associates, family and friends to be a part of the community-driven event.

If your company would like to rent a tent space or a total tent rental package, please go here.

YMCA Corporate Cup T-shirts are included with registration. Registrations made after 3.14.2026 will not have a t-shirt option.

CookOff Challenge

There is no fee to enter the contest, all meat products will be provided by Manda’s Fine Meats. The deadline to enter will be 3/20/26 to allow Manda’s to provide the product. Participants will have the opportunity to “sample” the food.

The Cook-Off Challenge will be judged for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The guidelines for the challenge are outlined below. To register for the challenge click here.

• Cooking cannot begin on the grounds any earlier than 6:00 am

• Any flames/fires/grills must have a fire extinguisher nearby

• Company name must be prominently displayed

• Food must be ready for tasting by 10:00 am

Tent Rental Package Includes:

Includes tent, space, tables, & chairs. Tent rental includes setup and breakdown of equipment and use of two (2) tables and twelve (12) chairs. Additional tables and chairs are available for rental if needed. All rentals, both space and tent, will be handled on a "first come, first served" basis. Tent requests will be accepted up until March 1, 2026. A tent map will be distributed after March 1st.

Space Rental Includes:

Provide your own tent and set up on a reserved space. This rental includes the use of two (2) tables and twelve (12) chairs. Additional tables and chairs are available for rental if needed. All rentals, both space and tent, will be handled on a "first come, first served" basis.

Cook-Off Challenge:

The Cook-Off Challenge will be judged for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The guidelines for the challenge are outlined below. To register for the challenge click here.

• Cooking cannot begin on the grounds any earlier than 6:00 am

• Any flames/fires/grills must have a fire extinguisher nearby

• Company name must be prominently displayed

• Food must be ready for tasting by 10:00 am

The YMCA Corporate Cup is a 5K run/walk held along the Mississippi River Levee Walk in Downtown Baton Rouge that advocates wellness in the workplace and camaraderie among colleagues.

Race headquarters and post-race party held across the street from the River Center near the river. The event offers a 3.1-mile course running through beautiful downtown, four race divisions to suit the organization, awards to winners in each division, the Corporate Wellness Award, Company T-shirt design contest, Oldie but Goodie Award for the oldest male and female runners, food and fun, being fit, learning more about living longer and healthier, nutrition and building camaraderie with your team and friends, chip timing and more!

See here for more details.

Participation is not limited to competitors only; many companies have on-site tent locations for their employees, business associates, family and friends to be a part of the community-driven event.

If you would like to participate in the Cook-Off Challenge, then please register here for the event. You can add space or tent rental to the registration.

Often imitated, but never duplicated. The Fat Boy 5k is now in cities across America (Vegas, New Orleans, and more)!

The ORIGINAL Fat Boy knows how to throw a 5k party. Join us early Saturday morning for some pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, and after the race for Manda sausage po-boys, Mockler beverages, Moon Pies, and Coca-Cola products. Chocolate Easter Bunnies for the winners.

Enter as a skinny runner, or man up to the Clydesdale division (Athena for ladies), or bring your friends and compete in the team competition. Team must collectively weigh in at 650 lbs... or more.​

Awards given five deep in five year age groups. Awards for weight divisions: Athena, Clydesdale, Super Clydesdale, Ultra Clydesdale, and Clydesdale Teams. Finisher awards to first 150 male finishers and first 150 female finishers!

Welcome to the Seize the Day Warrior Walk in Baton Rouge!

We are Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana (EAL), the oldest epilepsy organization in the state, dedicated to supporting people living with epilepsy through direct services, education, and advocacy. Since 1977, we have provided essential community services across Louisiana, reaching thousands of individuals impacted by epilepsy. Our mission is to assist those affected by epilepsy within their communities by addressing the broad spectrum of challenges seizures can bring.

We are excited to host our 22nd Annual Seize the Day event on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This is our biggest fundraising event, dedicated to supporting people with epilepsy. For over 20 years, we’ve featured a 1-mile run/walk, which is now called the "Warrior Walk." To better align with our mission and to honor the strength and courage of those affected by epilepsy, the Warrior Walk will now be a walk-only event and will not be timed.

In addition, we’re keeping our traditional 5K race, a special part of this event for many years. By participating in either the Warrior Walk or the 5K, you’ll help raise vital funds for our programs and services while enjoying a fun and inclusive atmosphere.

This year, Baton Rouge will offer both the Warrior Walk and the 5K, while other cities will host the Warrior Walk only. This shift will help us expand epilepsy awareness and grow our community support in more Louisiana cities, including Youngsville and New Orleans. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 2026 will bring the Warrior Walk to Shreveport!!

Be part of this important event and help us make a difference. Register now and show your support!

The Our Lady of the Lake Tiger 10K is a partnership between LSU Athletics and FRESHJUNKIE Racing that brings the tradition of LSU Football and Tiger Stadium into a fun, festive road race event that includes a 5K and a Kids 1 Mile Race (ages 12 and under). The goal of the event is to give the entire LSU community: fans, students, alumni, faculty and staff, no matter age or ability, an opportunity to complete their journey in Tiger Stadium. Participants get to make their mark on the hallowed ground where so many have left theirs. A festive post race party with live music, cold beer and good food is being planned to celebrate everyone's accomplishment.

Thank you again for riding The Buddy ride!

This year is a donation only ride! That's right, no registration fee!

Please click the donate button when you register, 100% of the donations received will be going to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful.

Please donate what you can so we can clean-up Baton Rouge!

8th Annual THE BUDDY RIDE (honoring Buddy Amoroso)

Co-hosted by the Baton Rouge Bike Club and VS Tour de Friends RIDE HARD LIVE EASY Varsity Sports

Tiger Trails RV resort will be hosting the start / finish of this event and has Cabins available for over night stays 1-888-901-4060

We will have a 1 mile walk option

49, 29 and 22 mile route options will be available. Check BRBC club for maps on Ride with GPS. https://ridewithgps.com/events/292484-the-buddy-ride

Registration/ Check-in opens at 6:30

7:30 Ride Blessing and Safety briefing

Ride rolls at 8:00 am for all routes

This years recipient is Keep Tiger Town Beautiful. Proceeds from the Buddy Ride will go to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful, a non-profit with a mission to clean up Baton Rouge. To learn more or volunteer click here. https://keeptigertownbeautiful.com/

The Hill's Great Rover Road Run (GRRR) is an annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run that promotes health and wellness amongst people and their four-legged friends all while raising money for the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Good Samaritan Fund. This is a fun and exciting event for all involved! Whether you are ready for a 5K or simply want to take your pet for a fun stroll, this event promises a day full of activities and community togetherness. All race proceeds and donations benefit the Good Samaritan Fund.

Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge (FHFGBR) invites you to our Annual Active for Autism 5K, Run/Walk & Family Fun Fest, celebrating awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Open to adults and children ages 4 and up. Stroller babies and toddlers are welcome—no registration needed for them!

This event combines community education, family fun, and meaningful partnerships with local families and organizations across the Greater Baton Rouge seven-parish area.

Proceeds support FHFGBR’s mission to provide individualized services, resources, and support that enhance independence, productivity, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. FHFGBR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Join Club South Runners for our 2026 Summer Series in various locations throughout the Baton Rouge area! Register for one or multiple events.

1/2 Mile fun run at 6:45 followed by 2 Mile run at 7:00 pm.

Age group awards 3 deep. Registration is FREE for CSR members, $5.00 for students and $10 for non-members. Post race refreshments are included for all registered participants.

Runners and walkers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Members and non-members of Club South Runners are welcome.

Club South runners presents The Freedom Mile. This is a series of 1 mile races and includes a parent-child ½ mile fun run. It is a point to point event ending at the Old State Capitol.

• 7:00 am Onsite registration begins/ Packet Pickuup

• 8:00 am: Masters/Grandmasters Male/Female

• 8:20 am: Youth (14 & under) Male/Female

• 8:40 am: Open Division Women

• 9:00 am: Open Division Men

• 9:20 am: Parent/Child 1/2 mile fun run

We have a shuttle bus that runs from finish to start for each event, except the 1/2 mile fun run as that is an out and back course.

AWARDS:

• Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, Grandmasters Male/Female

• 3 deep each age group Male/Female (under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-559, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)

• Corticates 3 deep Male/Female for 8 and under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, and 13-14 years

• Finisher certificate for each child in the 1/2 mile fun run