Park to Park 13.1M // 10K // 1K

Race Day Schedule

Packet Pickup                             6:00AM - 7:00AM  *race day registration only if available slots*

Pre-race briefing                          7:25AM

Race begins                                7:30AM

Awards approximately                 9:30AM

Age Group Categories & Awards

Awards will be issued to the following categories for the half marathon & 10K:

●      Overall male and female

●      Overall Masters (40-49 years) male and female

●      Overall Grand Masters (50 years and older) male and female

●      Top male and female runners (1st & 2nd place & 3rd place) in each age group: 19 years and younger, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older.

Registered participants who finish the Park to Park half marathon & 10K within time limit will receive a unique wooden Finisher’s commemorative medal. If a registered finisher does not receive medal on race day, your medal will be mailed to address listed on registration.

Shirts

Shirts are provided to registered participants of the Park to Park half marathon & 10K. Shirts and specific shirt sizes are guaranteed if you register by January 15, 2023. Additional purchases of t-shirts can be made online at RunSignUp.com registration site, or Race Day if available. 

FREE Key Check
Participants will have an opportunity to check their keys race day. Bands will be issued in the packet. Place band through key or chain and return to Registration desk. Pick up keys after race at Finish line.
 

Weather

If there is lightning in the area, the race will either have a delayed start; route may be altered, or depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled. If fog is present, the visibility will determine if delayed start is necessary. The Race Director will make the determination.

If race is cancelled due to inclement weather, or other reasons the following will occur:

   1. Notification of cancellation will be sent to registered participants via email and/or posted on Park to Park Half Marathon website and Facebook page. On-course notifications will occur at aid stations and at designated mile markers.

   2. Validly registered participants will be transferred to “Park to Park Virtual Run”. 

   2. Awards (overall, age group, etc) are not available if in person race is transferred to virtual race.

Directions

 From Lafayette/Lake Charles:
●      Travel west on I-10 toward Texas
●      Take exit 20 for LA-1256 toward LA-27 (Sulphur/Cameron exit)
●      Merge onto LA-1256/ Ruth Street
●      Travel North approximately 1 mile, destination on the right

From Texas:
●      Travel east on I-10 toward Lake Charles.
●      Take exit 20 for LA-1256 toward LA-27 (Sulphur/Cameron exit)
●      Keep left at the fork
●      Turn left onto LA-1256/ Ruth Street
●      Travel North approximately 1 mile, destination on the right

Parking

Parking is available at the Grove, Henning Cultural Center, and the empty lot on 238 Cypress Street However, carpooling is recommended.  We encourage courteous behavior toward our neighbors; refrain from parking in grass or on the streets.

No parking on Ruth Street, Pecan Street, or Cypress Street.

Post-race Party

Stay for the post-race party with music, food, and beverages! Post-race refreshments include jambalaya, fresh fruit, bottled water, chocolate milk, and energy drinks.  

Volunteer

Volunteers are the spice of the Gumbo! We appreciate your talent and time. Please contact AunJelle Burton if you or your organization is interested in volunteering. Volunteers may register via RunSignUp.com. Volunteer opportunities exist for the following duties:

·       Race packet stuffing and organizing

·       Race site setup

·       Cheer and Hydration stations along race route

·       Medical personnel along route for safety of runners

·       Cooks and servers

·       Cleanup

Sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors and organizations who donate to event. You help make this race great!

Sponsor the Park to Park half marathon & 10K to help support Sulphur High School Cross Country team.  Certain Sponsor Packages include race registrations. Contact AunJelle Burton, ajattack@gmail.com for details!

Special thanks to the following business who have supported Park to Park Half Marathon/10K/1K these past 13 years: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Family Practice Center of SWLA, Girl Scouts of Louisiana-pines, Dick's Sporting Goods, ASAP Glass, B- Cyclists, State Farm Insurance Agent Jennifer Mabou, Lake Charles Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Southwest Beverage Company, Inc, Southern Bicycle Co., Tarver Ford, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Healthier Southwest Louisiana, The Eye Clinic, Pedestal Bank, and Service Tire Pros of Moss Bluff & Lake Charles

Due to construction, the route is modified from previous years. Please review map of 2023 half marathon. You will run through Frasch Park. The map would not allow me to demonstrate that route.  This map shows 13.5miles. I will modify the turnaround on Vine Street to correct the length of route.

This is the map of the 10K route. Viewable on MapMyRun.com

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/add_to_website/4840604629