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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston LA
5K
56–75°F · low rain risk
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2025
54–77°F
dry
2024
59–85°F
dry
2023
64–85°F
dry
2022
66–81°F
dry
2021
68–86°F
dry
2020
50–65°F
dry
2019
52–75°F
dry
2018
51–66°F
dry
2017
54–68°F
dry
2016
58–77°F
dry
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About this race
Course
The course will run through and around Louisiana Tech campus.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and race day registration opens
- 7:45 AM: Packet pickup and race day registration closes
- 8:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk begins with awards to follow
- Info: Stick around after the run to visit with our student organizations and learn more about our academic programs, research, and community projects.
Awards
All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
Age group awards for the 5K:
- Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for overall male and female
- Age Group Awards: Male & female 1st place in age groups will be awarded as follows: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Event Details
Join us for the College of Applied & Natural Sciences: Run for Research on October 24, 2026 at Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA. For more details, visit the race page: Race Information.
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