Run/Walk on the Bayou
Westwego, Louisiana, United States
Feb 20, 2027 - Saturday
5k, 10k
Race Information
The Run/Walk on the Bayou in Westwego is the oldest and largest run/walk held on the West Bank. The race offers options for a 10K, 5K, and 1/2 Mile Kids Run/Walk and is a Crescent City Classic 10K seeding qualifier event. The race course is all inside the State Park.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Louisiana Marathon
📍 Baton Rouge - January 16-17, 2027
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Fast, flat, Boston Qualifier through Baton Rouge’s top sights
✅ Multiple distance options from 5K to marathon
✅ Lively finish festival with live music, local eats, and craft beer
The Louisiana Marathon delivers a fast, scenic tour of Baton Rouge with a course built for PRs and unforgettable views. Blending Southern hospitality with race-day energy, it’s a standout winter event that keeps runners coming back year after year.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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