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
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!
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Jul 22 | Aug 23 |
| $35.00 | Aug 23 | Nov 1 | |
| $40.00 | Nov 1 | Nov 22 | |
| $45.00 | Nov 22 | Nov 22 | |
| 1 Miles | $20.00 | Jul 22 | Aug 23 |
| $25.00 | Aug 23 | Nov 22 |
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
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | 32:18 | 17:33 |
| 2024 | 124 | 34:50 | 16:48 |
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