Run/Walk on the Bayou
Westwego, Louisiana, United States
Feb, 2027 (TBD)
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.
Related Events
A Run & Walk Through History
Date: Apr 19, 2026 - Sunday
Size: 1,000 - 5,000 participants
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Armadillo Dash 5K and Half-Marathon Trail Run
Date: Nov, 2026 (TBD)
Size: 100 - 500 participants
Location: Norco, Louisiana
Run/Walk on the Bayou
Date: Feb, 2027 (TBD)
Size: 500 - 1,000 participants
Location: Westwego, Louisiana
United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run
Date: Mar, 2027 (TBD)
Size: 500 - 1,000 participants
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
📍 Baton Rouge - December 12-13, 2026
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Full weekend lineup with 5K, kids run, half, and marathon plus the Beer Mile and Beer Mile Relay
✅ Flat, fast coastal course with scenic beach views
✅ Post-race festival at Keesler Federal Park with Southern food, vibes, and craft beer
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon delivers a fast, beachfront run with stunning ocean views and PR potential at every mile. Paired with a lively finish festival and coastal charm, it’s a destination race weekend that brings the energy of the Gulf to life.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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