New Year's races in Louisiana 2026–27
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day races: a midnight run to see the year in, or a resolution run on January 1. 2 new year's races in Louisiana. 2 on New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027. Dates, distances and how competitive each field is.
New Year's races by state
Alabama 4Alaska 1Arizona 4Arkansas 3California 13Colorado 6Connecticut 3Delaware 3Washington, DC 1Florida 20Georgia 10Idaho 2Illinois 5Indiana 5Kansas 1Kentucky 3Louisiana 2Maryland 7Massachusetts 9Michigan 4Minnesota 1Missouri 4Montana 2Nevada 1New Hampshire 2New Jersey 13New Mexico 2New York 4North Carolina 7Ohio 5Oklahoma 1Oregon 1Pennsylvania 11South Carolina 6Tennessee 2Texas 22Utah 1Vermont 1Virginia 17Washington 5West Virginia 4Wisconsin 4
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Common questions
When are new year's races in Louisiana in 2026?
New Year's Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. 2 of the 2 new year's races we list in Louisiana are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a New Year's race?
Most are Half marathons: 100% of the new year's races in Louisiana have one. 1 offer a 5K. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which New Year's race in Louisiana has the fastest field?
By past results, New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon - Shreveport in Bossier City, then New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon-Shreveport. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a New Year's race?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.