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Light the Way 5K and Fun Run

Sun November 19, 2023 Natchitoches, LA 71457 US Directions

Events

5K

5:45PM CST - 8:00PM CST

Fun Run

5:30PM CST - 7:45PM CST

Kids 14 & Under Fun Run

5:30PM CST - 6:00PM CST

Virtual 5K

5:45PM CST - 8:00PM CST

Place

101 Rue Beauport
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 19, 2023

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

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

Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce from 2:00-5:00 PM 
November 19, 2023, at the Riverbank Stage at 3:30 PM.

 

 PLEASE BRING REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION WITH YOU TO THE RACE AND EARLY PACKET PICK UP

T-Shirts

Deadline to be guaranteed a T-Shirt will be Oct 27th at midnight!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Wonderful Warm Up/Festive Finisher's Party Sponsor $300 (6 Available)

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
1 Free Runner
 

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

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! 

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