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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
West Texas Avenue, 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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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 53–84°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 53°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Packet Pick Up
Packet pickup will take place on Friday, October 23, from 4–6 p.m. at University Hall on Louisiana Tech University's campus and Saturday October 24, from 6:30-7:30am near the start line.
Race Day Schedule
- 6:30-7:30AM- Packet pickup and race day registration opens
- 7:30 AM- Packet pickup and race day registration closes
- 7:45 AM - Announcements & National Anthem
- 8:00 AM- 5K Run/Walk begin with awards to follow
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:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for overall male and female
- 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+.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Ruston to train with before race day.
Ouachita Valley Road Runners Club, Inc.
Monroe, LASuggested Races
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