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Saturday, January 16th, 2027
Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline LA
5K
39–56°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
41–66°F
dry
2025
30–60°F
dry
2024
15–29°F
dry
2023
57–69°F
dry
2022
33–50°F
dry
2021
34–50°F
dry
2020
47–65°F
rain
2019
44–55°F
dry
2018
19–41°F
rain
2017
60–68°F
rain
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About this race
Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2027
Start times: Both races start at 8:30 a.m.
Entry fee:
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$25 until January 8th
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$30 January 9th - January 15th
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$40 race day
Save $5.00 on your entry fee by choosing "I do not need another race shirt" as your shirt option.
You must register before January 6th to be guaranteed a shirt.
Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, Jan. 14th from noon-6:00 p.m. at Sportspectrum
Friday, Jan. 15th from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Sportspectrum.
Race Day starting at about 7:15 a.m. at the race site.
**race packets not picked up by the start of the race will be given to our awesome volunteers and staff.
Race Course: Both the 9 and 3 mile courses are run on beautifully cut trails through Lake Bistineau State Park
There is a 3 hour time limit for the 9 mile course. If you feel you cannot complete the 9 miles in 3 hours or under, please consider the 3 mile course. We will not record times for those that are on the course after the 3 hour mark.
Awards: For both the 3 & 9 mile race. 1st Overall Male & Female.
1st, 2nd Place Male & Female in the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
GPS directions: Lake Bistineau State Park—103 State Park Road, Doyline, LA 71023 318-745-3503
Refund & Race entry transfer policy:
Refunds:
We understand that things come up. If you can no longer run the race, and need cancel more than 30 days in advance, you will receive 100% refund. If you cancel between 30 days and two weeks prior to race day, you will receive 50% refund. We will not allow any refunds less than two weeks before race day. No exceptions.
Race entry Transfers:
We will allow race entry transfers to another person as long as the transfer is done at least two weeks prior to race day. There is a $10.00 charge for transfers. No exceptions.
Please contact SRM if you need to cancel or want to transfer a race entry. Email: [email protected]
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Doyline to train with before race day.
Ouachita Valley Road Runners Club, Inc.
Monroe, LASuggested Races
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