Events
1 mile Fun Run
Kids 14 & Under 1 mile Fun Run
Place
Natchitoches, LA US 71457
Description
This night-time race will be entirely lit with the famous Natchitoches Christmas lights! Route starts in front of the riverbank stage, runs south past Santa Clause Lane, turns west on Amulet, north on 2nd Street, and east on Lafayette which will run back down to the riverbank. 1 of these laps will be the Fun Run. 3 laps will complete the 5k.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Race Day Schedule
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Registration & Packet Pick Up
5:30 PM Warm Up and Welcome
5:45 PM Fun Run Begins
6:00 PM 5k Begins
6:30 PM Cool Down
6:45 PM Awards Ceremony
T-Shirt Deadline
Deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt will be Sunday, November 1, at 11:59 p.m.
SAFETY TIPS!!
This Is a night run so be sure to wear reflective gear and or lights so that you can see and be seen!
COURSE
This night-time race will be entirely lit with the famous Natchitoches Christmas lights! Route starts in front of the riverbank stage, runs south past Santa Clause Lane, turns west on Amulet, north on 2nd Street, and east on Lafayette which will run back down to the riverbank. 1 of these laps will be the end of the Fun Run. 3 laps will complete the 5k.
Awards
AWARDS
5K: Top Male & Female overall
14 & under (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Male & Female
15-19 (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Male & Female
20-29 (1st, 2nd,3rd) Male & Female
30-39 (1st,2nd,3rd) Male & Female
40-49 (1st, 2nd,3rd) Male & Female
50-59 (1st,2nd,3rd) Male & Female
60+ (1st, 2nd,3rd) Male & Female
Costume contest: Prizes will be awarded for the most Christmas Spirit. Themed teams will be considered!
Packet Pick UP
Packet Pick Up
Friday, November 20, 2026, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Natchitoches Boys & Girls Club located at 400 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Sunday, November 22, 2026, packets can also be picked up at the Riverbank Stage starting at 3:30 p.m.
PLEASE BRING REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION WITH YOU TO THE RACE AND EARLY PACKET PICK UP
Sponsorship Oppourtunities
Interested in sponsoring the 5K?
Please email Samantha Leger, Events & Marketing Manager, sleger@bgcacadiana.com, for more information or to discuss your commitment.
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