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Light the Way 5K

Sun November 24, 2024 Natchitoches, LA 71457 US Directions

Events

5K

$35 5:45PM CST - 8:00PM CST Price increases after November 23, 2024 at 11:59pm CST

1 mile Fun Run

$25 5:30PM CST - 5:45PM CST Price increases after November 23, 2024 at 11:59pm CST

Kids 14 & Under 1 mile Fun Run

$15 5:30PM CST - 5:45PM CST Registration ends November 24, 2024 at 5:15pm CST

Virtual 5K

$25 Registration ends November 24, 2024 at 5:45pm CST

Place

373 2nd Street
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 24, 2024

Race Day Schedule

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM  Registration & Packet Pick Up

5:15 PM Warm Up and Welcome

5:30 PM  Fun Run Begins

5:45 PM  5k Begins

6:15 PM Cool Down

6:20 PM  Awards Ceremony

T-Shirt Deadline

Deadline to be guaranteed a T-Shirt will be November 8th at midnight!

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.

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!

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 22, 2024, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center’s HR Classroom, located at 111 East 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457.

Sunday, November 24, 2024, 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

Logo featured prominently on event signage

Logo included on event advertising and mentioned in promotions

The opportunity to include promo items or brochure in the bag

The opportunity to have a table or activity in either the warm up or finisher's party

 

For more information, email morgan.green@natchitocheschamber.com or call 318.238.1945

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